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Hirano’s Zero
By David Aiken
Analysis of the first Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero shot down at Pearl Harbor resulted in a confusing mix of fact and fiction.

The Mighty Mars
By E.R. Johnson
Who’d have guessed that the Mars JRM, a giant flying boat designed 70 years ago, would still serve a vital role in the 21st century?

Roald Dahl’s Wartime Adventures
By Derek O’Connor
RAF ace, war hero, spy: Not a bad launching pad for any writer.

Stratoliner: Grace Under Pressure
By C.V. Glines
The world’s first pressurized airliner, the Boeing 307 put a premium on passenger comfort.

Duel of Aces
By Thomas G. Bradbeer
A hard-fought battle above the Somme front ended in victory for a newcomer
soon to be renowned as the Red Baron.

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Discussion:

The first Americans to examine a Japanese Zero in detail assumed its design derived from Western technology. What do you think accounts for their failure to fully appreciate the legendary fighter’s innovations?