Remarks: Close cropped front Port side view of the Commemorative Air Force's ex Japan Navy Zero, N712Z (X-133), on approach to Wanaka's Rwy 29 on Sunday 04Apr10, at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The pilot (wearing a conventional flying helmet) has more head-room with the canopy open. This is one of the few airworthy Zeros in the world.
Remarks: Underside rear view of ex Japan Navy Zero N712Z (X-133) retracting her wheels after take-off from Wanaka's Rwy 11 during Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The Port wheel strut is nearly retracted as the Stbd strut starts to move, in another aircraft using sequential wheel retraction. N712Z, operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), is one of the world's few airworthy Zeros. (I am pleased to have photographed a Zero that is not a collection of pieces like V-173.)
Remarks: Port side view of ex Japan Navy Zero N712Z (X-133) making smoke during a morning take-off from Wanaka's Rwy 29 on 02Apr10 at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The smoke is a bit premature. Normally, the Zero makes smoke while being 'Shot Down' by a P-51 Mustang, P-40 Kittyhawk, or a Spitfire. N712Z, operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), is one of the world's few airworthy Zeros. (I am pleased to have photographed a Zero that is not a collection of pieces, like WWII Zero V-173.)
