Volume Eight of the Pacific Profiles series presents the most
accurate profiles and histories to date of Imperial Japanese Navy
floatplanes which served in the South Pacific theatre, throughout
New Guinea and the Solomons. The markings of the six floatplane
types deployed in the theatre are covered: the A6M2-N Rufe, E8N2
Dave, E13A1 Jake, F1M2 Pete, E9W Slim and E7K Alf. Floatplane
operations commenced in January 1942 with the invasion of Rabaul.
Later Rufes were often misidentified as Zeros with their presence
in the Solomons seemingly ubiquitous. Petes often fought Allied
fighters, with other types focused on reconnaissance and occasional
bombing missions, sometimes at night. Most floatplane activity had
ceased by late 1943, leaving a handful of stay-behinds operating
from Rabaul and Kavieng. Illustrated, unit by unit, are examples of
the varied types of markings, camouflage and tail code systems
which appeared on floatplanes assigned to sea tenders, shore, ship
and submarine-based units. Each of the 76 profiles cites draws on
evidence from colour photos, Combined Fleet orders, POW
interrogations, technical reports and post-war wreck surveys. Brief
histories of every unit includes their role in the theatre and
defines the ever-changing markings systems as ordained by Tokyo.
Numerous maps and diagrams help the reader understand command
structures such as the R-Area Air Force and the 11th Seaplane
Tender Division. Never before have such accurate profiles been
presented, most for the first time. The author is world-renown for
his expertise in Japanese aerial warfare in the Pacific.
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