PACIFIC PROFILES – VOLUME EIGHT – IJN Floatplanes in the South Pacific 1942-1945

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 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 seaplane 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 postwar wreck surveys. Brief histories of every unit explain their role in the theatre and define the ever-changing marking systems as ordained by Tokyo. 

Never before have such accurate profiles been presented, most for the first time. The author is world-renowned for his expertise in Japanese aerial warfare in the Pacific.