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The Japanese Type 95 ship-borne reconnaissance floatplane (manufacturer name: Nakajima E8NM2) was known by the Allied codename “Dave” (in Japanese: zero shiki suijō kansokuki – kyū go suitei in short). This plane entered service in 1935 and was carried aboard all the capital ships – 16 cruisers and five seaplane tenders. However, Dave was already an outdated aircraft in late 1941, but some aircraft remained in service. They appeared in the initial stage of the Aleutian Islands campaign. They were soon replaced by more modern aircraft, such as the Jake. (Artwork by Jean-Marie Guillou)