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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Aichi D3A1 and Nakajima B5N Glass Lantern Slides
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0598
- Dates:
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1942-1943
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.52 Cubic feet(1 slim legal document box) (1 shoebox)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
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.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
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).
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
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General
General
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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World War, 1939-1945 | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aeronautics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aeronautics, Military | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aichi D3A Val (Navy Type 99 Carrier Bomber) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Nakajima B5N Kate (Navy Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Lantern slides | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aichi Clock and Electric Co Ltd. | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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