D3A dive bomber taking off from carrier Akagi to join the second wave of Pearl Harbor attackers, 7 Dec 1941

Caption     D3A dive bomber taking off from carrier Akagi to join the second wave of Pearl Harbor attackers, 7 Dec 1941 ww2dbase
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Photo Size 2,228 x 1,021 pixels
Photos on Same Day 7 Dec 1941
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work originating in Japan is in the public domain. According to Article 23 of the 1899 Copyright Act of Japan and Article 2 of Supplemental Provisions of Copyright Act of 1970, a work is in the public domain if it was created or published before 1 Jan 1957.

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
25 Jun 2015 06:43:25 PM

TAKEOF POWER:

Like most Japanese combat aircraft, the Aichi D3A Val lacked armor protection this wasn't such
a good option for a combat aircraft. Taking a few hits in the wings or fuselage, would result in setting off the fuel tanks, and becoming a flamer!

WING IT! INTERNAL FUEL 1,079 LITERS OF FUEL

The Val had five unarmored fuel tanks, using 92 octane fuel, two tanks located in each wing and one tank under the pilots seat. For carrier takeoff the pilot would use a small starboard wing tank holding 100 octane fuel.
In front of the pilot was one, 60 liter unprotected oil tank. It took courage just to climb aboard and fly an aircraft that could become a flaming torch in combat...

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