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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2003 B5N Kate Diecast Model IJN, IJN Carrier Zuikaku, Pearl Harbor, December 7th 1941 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Nakajima B5N Kate     5.75"     8.5" PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of October 2008 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time. Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders. Release dates are subject to change. Consider them to be estimates as manufacturers frequently revise them. Credit Cards are not billed until time of shipment. Check or PayPal payment (not recommended) is required at time of order. In 1941 the Nakajima B5N2 Kate was getting old and a new more up to date torpedo bomber was needed. With Japan’s entry into WWII it meant the Kate would have to continue to be the main Japanese bomber for another 3 years until the B6N “Jill” was ready. Even though the Kate was old it managed to sink more Allied ships than any other Japanese torpedo bomber. Once replaced many Kates were modified to serve as maritime reconnaissance. Out of the 1,150 B5Ns manufactured at least 480 were B5N2s. On December 7, 1941 as part of the inventory on the aircraft carrier Zuikaku “Lucky Crane” was 27 B5N2 Kates. These aircraft wore the identification markings EII on their tail and 2 white stripes around the fuselage aft section. The Kates were loaded with bombs only and aircraft EII-307 was manned by PO1c T. Kawada (pilot), Ens. Kazumasa Kaneda (observer – bomber) and Sea1c E. Shinoda (radio operator). Their mission was to be part of the second wave to attack Pearl Harbor with the airfields and more ships as their targets. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products] Nakajima B5N Kate Designed to meet a 1935 Imperial Japanese Navy requirement for a carrier-based attack bomber to replace the Yokosuka B4Y, the B5N was first flown in January, 1937.[See more Nakajima B5N Kate products]