Hirano was part of the first wave of A6M2 Zero fighters flying cover for the bombers and torpedo planes from the carrier Akagi like this one. (Naval History and Heritage Command)
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Hirano was part of the first wave of A6M2 Zero fighters flying cover for the bombers and torpedo planes from the carrier Akagi like this one. (Naval History and Heritage Command)