Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero"

Lieutenant Commander Sigeru Itaya

2nd Squadron, 1st Section, IJN Carrier Akagi, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 1941

Forces of Valor 1:72 FOV-812030A

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero" fighter that was piloted by Lieutenant Commander Sigeru Itaya, who was attached to the 2nd Squadron, 1st Section, then embarked upon the IJN Carrier Akagi,when it particpated in the raid on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during December 1941

Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Aside from the early-morning raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, perhaps the biggest shock for American forces in the Pacific was the outstanding performance of the Imperial Navy's main carrier fighter, the beautifully proportioned Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen. Some 10,500 Zeros were built by Mitsubishi in no fewer than eight different sub-types, and although outclassed by more powerful US fighters from late 1943 onwards, the Zero retained a modicum of 'combatibility' due to its weight.

"Forces of Valor" 1/72 Models features:

• Detailed cockpit
• Historically accurate printed markings
• Realistic panel lines and antennas
• Opening rear loading ramp
• Spinning main and tail rotor blades
• Display stand