From Dominance to Desperation – The Tragic Evolution of the Mitsubishi Zero, Japan’s Kamikaze Fighter
Introduction During the Second World War, Japan sought to establish air superiority with its formidable fighter aircraft, and none exemplified this more than the Mitsubishi Zero. Renowned for its agility and exceptional range, the Zero became a symbol of Japanese aerial dominance. However, as the war took a turn against Japan and its industrial capacity…