18.03.2008, 21:34
spud,
Just gotta throw in something.
"Zeros with 250kg bombs (virtually never used operationally, cite even one example)..."
Marianas Turkey Shoot
Can't cite the exact number of A6M5s that were used as dive-bombers but they were used. It was experimental and was only done to help offset the lack of dive-bombers remaining then in the Imperial Japanese Navy. And yes, this was prior to using A6Ms as kamikazes.
But this is the only instance I know of where the Zero carried a bomb for any purpose other than kamikaze.
Was bored so had to throw that in.
Just gotta throw in something.
"Zeros with 250kg bombs (virtually never used operationally, cite even one example)..."
Marianas Turkey Shoot
Can't cite the exact number of A6M5s that were used as dive-bombers but they were used. It was experimental and was only done to help offset the lack of dive-bombers remaining then in the Imperial Japanese Navy. And yes, this was prior to using A6Ms as kamikazes.
But this is the only instance I know of where the Zero carried a bomb for any purpose other than kamikaze.
Was bored so had to throw that in.