Recreates the squadron leader's aircraft of Fighter Squadron 407 that carried out B-29 interception missions.
This is the aircraft flown by Captain Hayashi Kiju, whose plane was salvaged from the sea off Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture in April after 81 years, attracting wide attention.
Decals - 343 Naval Air Group, Fighter 407th Squadron, Squadron Leader Captain Hayashi Kiju aircraft "343B-30" (Kanoya Air Base: April 1945) - 343 Naval Air Group, Fighter 407th Squadron, Hideo Nakao, Flight Sergeant aircraft "343B-20" (Matsuyama Air Base: March 1945)
Model specifications - Model length: 195 mm - Model wingspan: 250 mm
Product details - Product type: Plastic model kit - Scale: 1/48 - Brand: Hasegawa - Features: Highly detailed parts and accurate scale reproduction - Assembly: Kit requires assembly and painting; tools and paints not included - Uses: Ideal for display, dioramas, and model collections - Audience: Suitable for hobbyists, model builders, and collectors
Keywords: 1/48 scale model kit, plastic model, Shidenkai, Hasegawa, scale model, model building, hobby kit, collectible model