126 - Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2021
- As the storm clouds of war once again formed in the late 1930’s, the Japanese Imperial Navy requested proposals for a new aircraft carrier-based fighter that would dominate all competitors in aerial combat. The result was one of the most revered fighter aircraft to ever take to the skies: the Mitsubishi A6M Type 0, or as it later came to be more affectionately known: the “Zero.”
On this episode, messrs Mark Murphy and Charlie Lynch join us to discuss the history of the Zero-unarguably one of the most capable carrier-based fighters of World War 2. They also share what it’s like to fly one of only five remaining flyable Zeros in existence more than 80 years after its inception.
After the interview, Mr. “Mo” Aguiari stops by with an update on new content and great holiday gift ideas available from our friends over at Warbird Digest Magazine:
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Episode artwork by Janek Krause. Photograph provided by Kedar Karmarkar. Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell. 
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the book by a japanese pilot you referenced but weren't sure of the name is 'samurai' by saburo sakai. it's a fantastic book and I totally recommend it. it covers what it was like to fly the zero, the training the early pilots had, and also the experience of the war from another point of view. it was the first (not the last) book I read by an enemy combatant, and I think adding these other points of view gave me a deeper and more well-rounded understanding of events.
another similar book I recommend for the same reasons is 'the first and the last' by adolf galland.
Both great books.
Arguably the first maritime air superior fighter
Great show. WWII carrier aviation, great subject
Absolutely…probably need an episode dedicated to carrier ops of the era!
@@FighterPilotPodcast definitely. The whole subject of earlier tactics with Thach and Flatley and later the Blue Blanket to deal with the Kamikazes is an episode in itself
Nothing like some FPP on the way home from a night shift! So sad to hear about the loss of pilots…strength and prayers to their families.
Nothing can beat it in the vertical!
Thank you for making this interesting and informative podcast for us.
You’re welcome
If you have not yet watched the movie Zero the 1984 version you certainly should, it's an amazing experience...
I've been waiting on this one!
Hope to see the ME-109 soon!
Also:
1-Nowadays their is a plane called the "Viper Zero": an F-16 derivative called the F-2. The zero was made by Mitsubishi and the F-2 was also made by Mitsubishi,thus the nickname as a homage to the original zero.
2-There is a very good movie in regards to the zero-"The eternal zero" which tells of a zero pilot during WWII.
It’s on the horizon, but still a bit out.
And thanks for the recommendations!
I love that picture!
The P-61 would be fun to dive into!!!
It’s on the list!
Very informative podcast. Just a FYI.... The AVG never faced the Zero. Before the AVG was established there was a squadron of A6M2 model 11s (land based) of the 12 Kokutai that were tested against the Chinese Air Force from Hankow, China in spring 1941. The AVG mostly went up against Ki-27s (Nate) and possibly Ki-43s (Oscar) in addition to various IJAAF bombers. This is a popular misconception about the AVG. Great series of podcasts. Thank you.
Great show, about one of my favorite war birds! While my favorite war bird is the F-4U Corsair, and it was nice to hear about the contrasts between it and the Zero, was hoping to hear a bit more about the Zero contrasted with the P-38 and the F-6F as well. Hopefully ideas future shows!
Good idea Ray…may need to do some kind of “plane off” to get a grand champion!
And in regards to the trainer crash:
Such is the reality of military aviation,specifically operating machines like combat aircraft and training to operate them. Let us hope that in the future such incidents become rarer.
British F35-B crew forgot to remove intake cover, subsequent not enough power,
pilot ejected on the deck but went over the side hung in the straps
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Thanks you for the update!
Are you serious?
@@LRRPFco52 yes, always
@@z_actual I just saw some articles on it. I'm having a hard time seeing how the maintainers and pilot allowed that huge red intake cover to remain affixed to the intake. There isn't a bigger "Remove Before Flight" cover than those.
They said they saw it floating in the water after the jet went into the drink. This feels like Benny Hill music playing in the background.
@@LRRPFco52 I had some difficulty understanding that too. No doubt that crew is a kitchen hand awaiting courts marshal by now.
The pilot is harder, as they have a considerable investment, I cant imagine they wouldnt do a preflight walk around
flight control tower is aft, so I guess it was facing the wrong way for them
pretty expensive lessons here considering the loss of the aircraft and cost of recovering the wreck before the Russians get in there
Thanks all 3 4 great info on Zero. But missed 2 things, better in turning left comes from IndyCar running at Indy500 since 1911, 2nd drinking sake before flight enhances pilots & planes performance. Thx
Great one! Is there a chance to get that picture you used for the video? Would love to have it on my desktop wallpaper...
Contact Rich Cooper (@richcooperuk) on Instagram.
Very cool. There is a lot of mystique surrounding the Zero. A bit disappointing they aren't using the original engine; would be cool to hear the sound the way we get to hear the Merlin in a Spitfire or Mustang, but it makes sense to play it safe when there are so few serviceable airframes left.
It would be cool!
Give me a P-47 any day over any A6M type.. I do appreciate the episode however, of course! ;)
Sir also check the Su-30 MKI(indian version) with Israeli , indian and French systems and sub-systems , capable of firing french ,russian and Indian indigenous weapons as well as Israeli weapons along with various new indian weapon integration in progress( Brahmos and astra mk-1).
I live in Japan and can speak for the question on why there aren't any Zeroes flying here. The main issue is that general aviation is regulated into near nonexistence. It's horrendously expensive, and the mandatory yearly medical check for flying is stricter than FAA First Class medical, making aviation (even gliders) out of the reach of most citizens here.
Interesting.
@@FighterPilotPodcast I forgot, there was one Japanese millionare who flew a Zero around Kagoshima on occasion. I don't remember if it was an original or a replica, but I'm pretty sure he sold it to someone in the US.
If our military has learned the lessons of WW2 then why do I still see photos of F-35's lined up wingtip to wingtip on airbases around the world?
Because early warning improved.
@@FighterPilotPodcast I understand that confining assets to small spaces makes monitoring and guarding easier. But all it takes is one missile or plane getting through and you could lose a dozen aircraft. I feels like the kind of overconfidence that got the Pacific fleet sunk in 1941.
@@stephenfowler4115 true, but there are so many factors that go in to how security of forces is maintained, that we aren’t privy to, that requires us to trust in leaderships decision about how things are. Always room for asking the question, but definitely a lot more to it than meets the eye.
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Translated: Banzai!
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Interesting, however I don't know if you can do it differently but, in my view, 1.5 hours of audio non stop, whatever is the subject, is too long. My first reaction was "1.5 hours? I skip it".
Watching or listening to a video should not start as a chore ... Just my opinion. No hard feelings. All the best
Most people want longer episodes. Can't please everyone, clearly.
@@FighterPilotPodcast Yes, it's true. It was just a selfish suggestion but anyway the majority decides. Regards
@@patolt1628 that’s the joy of free entertainment, you can come and go as you please!
@@FighterPilotPodcast Absolutely!