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    Airframe Family: Mitsubishi A6M
    Latest Model:A6M3 Type 0 Model 22
    Last Military Serial:NZ6000 RNZAF
    Construction Number:3844
    Compressed ID:Mitsubishi A6M3 Type 0 Model 22 sn...
    Latest Owner or Location:Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain, Auckland, Auckland, North Island

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as an A6M3 Type 0 Model 22.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Imperial Japanese Army with s/n 2-182.

    Surrendered JNAF Type A6M3 Model 22 Fighter.

    October 1945

    Transported by ship.
    Shipped from Bougainville to New Zealand on the Wahine - on 13 October 1945 and delivered to Hobsonville.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal New Zealand Air Force with s/n NZ6000.

    1947

    To Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain, Auckland, Auckland, North Island.

    1959

    Transported by ground. Delivered to Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain, Auckland, Auckland, North Island.
    The delivery date is provided.
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    1986


    Photographer: Arthur Scarf
    Notes: 1986 photo at the Auckland War Memorial

    1997

    Restored.
    Robert Bourlier comments (25 February 2019): Relocated to a new gallery prior to the closing of the walls. After the relocation a conservation program was begun that involved cleaning and protection of the airframe and engine from further deterioration. During the conservation process it was discovered that the entire fuselage was from one aircraft, #3844. The final Japanese paint scheme, of the earlier carrier-based aircraft, was uncovered. That is the scheme to which the aircraft has been restored.

    23 February 2019


    Photographer: Robert Bourlier
    Notes: Aukland War Memorial Museum, Aukland, New Zealand.
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