Identification of Aircraft: Japanese Fighters 96 and 97

Overview

This documentary short film instructs pilots and ground forces on the proper identification of the Japanese fighter aircraft 96 & 97 (two versions of the same aircraft). The American fighter P-36 is compared and contrasted as the American plane most likely to be mistaken for this Japanese plane. Animated comparisons of the planes from various angles and recommendations for the best angle of attack against this Japanese aircraft are depicted.

Production

U.S. Army Signal Corps