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| | Mitsubishi - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Mitsubishi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) |
 | | The company began in 1870 as a shipping service, founded by Yatarō Iwasaki (1834–1885); after a series of name changes and a merger, the Mitsubishi Company was formed 1886. |
 | | During World War II, the company was a major manufacturer of military aircraft, such as the high performance Zero naval fighter. |
 | | There are now three distinct companies, all based in Tokyo: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. |
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