Shibayama’s Zero emerges from Rabaul Harbour after 28 years underwater.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen - ЯпонияJapan - 1943

Resting on oil drums before going to the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen - ЯпонияJapan - 1943

The Zero at Miramar Naval Air Station during an air show in October 1973. When recovered its tyres still held air, there was oxygen in the tanks, and the spark plugs fired after cleaning. It is now on display at the Balboa Aero Space Museum, San Diego.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen - ЯпонияJapan - 1943

One of the Hellcat's Browning M-2 machine guns, which still fired at the rate of 790 rounds/min after 26 years underwater, is now displayed at North Island small arms range.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F6F Hellcat - СШАUSA - 1942

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F6F Hellcat - СШАUSA - 1942

The F-6 at North Island, fitted with new wheels and tyres.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F6F Hellcat - СШАUSA - 1942

The Hellcat on display in the dry desert air at Pima County Air Museum, Tucson.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F6F Hellcat - СШАUSA - 1942