| Planes of the Imperial Japanese Naval and Army Air Forces |
The Mitsubishi A6M2b "Rei sen" "Zeke" (or "Zero") IJN Fighter/Interceptor
The D3A "Kyuukyuu Kanabaku" "VAL" IJN Dive Bomber
The B5N "Kyuunana Kankoh" "Kate" IJN Torpedo Bomber
The D4Y "Sui sen" "Judy" IJN Dive Bomber
The G4M "Ishiki rikukoh" "Betty" IJN Type 1 Ground Attack Bomber .
The P1Y2-S "Kyokukoh" "Frances" IJN Night Fighter 
The N1K "Shiden" "George" IJN Fighter/Interceptor
The J2M "Raiden" "Jack" IJN Night Fighter 
The Ki-43 "Hayabasu" "Oscar" IJA Fighter 
The Ki-21 "Kyuunana jyuubaku" "Sally" IJA Heavy Bomber 
"Spotter" images were used by all sides to help identify approaching aircraft.