De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF22
Nakajima B5N2 Kanko/Kate Diecast Model
IJNAS Akagi Flying Group, AI-301, Mitsuo Fuchita, IJN Carrier Akagi, Pearl Harbor, December 7th 1941 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Nakajima B5N2 Kanko/Kate | | 5.75" | | 8.5" |
The actual attack on Pearl Harbor was commanded by Mitsuo Fuchida. His B5N2 Kate lead the way and at 0749 sent the coded signal "To, To, To" (Totsugeskiseyo - "charge") to his 51 D3A dive bombers, 40 B5N torpedo bombers, 50 B5N high level bombers and 43 A6M fighters. At 0753 he sent the message Tora, Tora, Tora, back to the Japanese Fleet meaning the operation was successful. Fuchida remained on site to assess the damage from both attack waves and returned to the Akagi with 20 large anti-aircraft holes.
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. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "WWII Fighters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "WWII Fighters" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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