Pacific Profiles Vol. 8 - IJN Floatplanes in the South Pacific 1942-1944

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. The markings of the seven floatplane types are covered:
the A6M2-N Rufe, E8N2 Dave, E13A1 Jake, F1M2 Pete, E7K Alf, E9W Slim and E14Y Glen.
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 explains their role in the theatre and defines the ever-changing markings
systems as ordained by Tokyo.