Origins
The beginnings of Japanese naval aviation were established in 1912, with the creation of a Commission on Naval Aeronautical Research … अधिक देखें

By 1927 Japanese naval aviation had grown sufficiently in size and complexity that it was necessary to consolidate the administrative … अधिक देखें

At the beginning of the Pacific war the Imperial Japanese Navy possessed the most powerful carrier force in the world, through combination of excellent ships, well-designed … अधिक देखें

• List of military aircraft of Japan
• Imperial Japanese Navy Aviation Bureau
• List of A6M Reisen operators अधिक देखें

Sempill mission
The Japanese navy had closely monitored the progress of aviation of the three Allied naval powers … अधिक देखें

From the onset of hostilities in 1937 until forces were diverted to combat for the Pacific war in 1941, naval aircraft played a key role in … अधिक देखें

The elite of the pilots were the carrier-based air groups (Kōkūtai, later called koku sentai) whose size (from a handful to 80 or 90 … अधिक देखें