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The Aichi D3A1, Navy Type 99 carrier bomber, was first produced by Aichi Watch and Electrical Machinery Co. in 1939. Its appearance resembled that of its American counterpart, the Douglas SBD Dauntless. The Nakajima B5N, Navy Type 97 carrier attack torpedo bomber, was very similar to Douglas Devastator (TBD).

 Identifier

NASM.XXXX.0598

Date

1942-1943

Provenance

Unknown.

Extent

0.52 Cubic feet ((1 slim legal document box) (1 shoebox))

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 27 glass lantern slides focusing on these two Japanese bombers. These aircraft were possibly flown during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. The slides show parts of these aircraft including wings, fuselages, and wheels.

Rights

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Restrictions

No restrictions on access

Topics

World War, 1939-1945

Aeronautics

Aeronautics, Military

Aichi D3A Val (Navy Type 99 Carrier Bomber)

Nakajima B5N Kate (Navy Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber)

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Lantern slides