Flown by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940-1945, the Mitsubishi A6M was usually referred to by the Allies as the "Zero." The lightweight, carrier-based aircraft was given the official Allied codename, "Zeke." The "A" in "A6M" meant it was a carrier-based fighter. "6" was for the sixth model built for the IJN. "M" stood for Mitsubishi, and the last number referred to the aircraft variant.

Decals for IJN 341st NFG, Tateyama AB, Feb. 1944