Re: Best Zero books
Zero Fighter – by Akira Yoshimura
Despite the “Flowery Prose” style of writing, it provides a good insight into the design philosophy and the initial flight and operational testing of the A6M. The book concentrates on the 1939-1943 period when the Zero was dominant or at least combat-competitive.
A6M Zero – by H.P. Willmott (64pp book published by Chartwell)
It’s a “throw-away” priced book, but covers all the variants of the A6M in surprisingly good detail.
Mitsubishi Zero – Japan’s Legendary Fighter – by Peter C. Smith
Been a bit busy of late, so have started this book but had to put it aside for the moment. Peter C. Smith is a renowned writer of naval aviation, so expect a reasonable amount of detail here.
I've also heard good things about the Mikesh book (Motorbooks series). Don't have a copy (yet).
Winged Samurai - by Henry Sakaida
Have yet to find a reasonably priced copy, but this book on the A6M pilots comes highly recommended. (I guess it depends if you want technical history or operational history.)
...geoff
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