Incident Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (Zeke) ,
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Date:Thursday 9 April 1942
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Type:Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (Zeke)
Owner/operator:Imperial Japanese Navy
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MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:175 mi E of Trincomalee, Ceylon -   Indian Ocean
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
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Destination airport:
Narrative:
Shot down by RAF Blenheim's during British attack on Japanese fleet.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Ocean_raid

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