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Sanders (Rear Admiral Eddie R.) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10122  
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Box 01

 

Folder 01 – Newspaper (3) and Magazine Articles (2)

Physical Description: 1. Two (2) duplicate newspaper articles showing photo comparisons of the captured Japanese Mitsubishi Zero A6M2 4593, first with Rising Sun Insignia along with the photo of the same repaired/repainted Zero 4593, then with the U.S. Navy Insignia replacing the Rising Sun. 2. One (1) newspaper article contains a photo of the restored U. S. Mitsubishi Zero. 3. Two (2) magazine articles. a. Addressing the functionality of the captured Zero. b. Addressing the importance of testing the Zero and its significance on the Pacific Theater effort in World War II.
 

Folder 02 – Flight book of Eddie Sanders (1)

Physical Description: 1. Flight book May 24, 1942, through January 1948, extension into February 1948 is crossed out.
 

Folder 03 – Photos (3)

Physical Description: 1. Three (3) images are contained in this collection. a. The downed Zero’s final landing position, flipped over with propellers dug in. b. Shows the captured Japanese Mitsubishi Zero A6M2 4593 with the U.S. Navy Insignia replacing the Rising Sun. c. Photo of art rendering of the Japanese D1-108 Zero in flight.