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Although not a student of the JNAF, I too have an interest in that topic. Regarding A6M2-Ns operating from Aru, you might want to look at a booklet published by Kagero (if you haven't already) entitled "A6M2-N Rufe" ( ISBN 83-89088-42-8 ). It provides a good summary of the development and use of Rufes in the Pacific, including an account of the 934 Kokutai at Taberfane in the Aru Islands flying against RAAF Hudsons and Beaufighters (there's even a photo of a Rufe off a beach near the shore there).