02 February 1943 History, Factual 19 mins
Military training film on the characteristics, capabilities, weaknesses, and recognition of the World War II Japanese fighter aircraft known as the Zero.
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Art Gilmore as Narrator
Ronald Reagan as Jimmy Saunders
Harvey Stephens as Major
Craig Stevens as Weldon (P-40 Pilot)
Bernard Vorhaus Director
United States 02 February 1943
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