Fragment of World War II Japanese Zero Fighter Plane

Fragment of World War II Japanese Zero Fighter Plane

Research into military equipment was a fundamental part of the war effort in Australia. This fragment of a Japanese military aircraft was tested at the Ipswich Railway Workshops to determine its metal composition. The drill holes from the testing are visible.

Item ID: 
R5759
Dimensions
Depth: 
65mm
Height: 
110mm
Width: 
150mm
Publisher: 
Queensland Museum
Rights: 

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Theme:
Conflict, Division
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Keywords:
aircraft, defence, defense, flight, Japanese, railway, science, testing, war, workshops, World War II
Location: 
Australia
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Date captured: 
23 November 2010