Val EI-235 from Shokaku, 1942
Aichi D3A Type 99 code EI-235 from Shokaku, 1942
The pilot had at their disposal a significant tubular sight located in front of the windscreen, which allowed them to aim the machine-guns that fired in the forward direction. Although effective for strafing ground targets, these guns were not particularly useful for air-to-air combat.