Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero"

Lieutenant Sumio Nouno 

11th Section, 4th Hikotai, IJN Carrier Hiryu, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7th, 1941

Forces of Valor 1:72 FOV-812030B

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero" fighter that was piloted by Lt. Sumio Nouno, who was attached to the 11th Section, 4th Hikotai, then embarked upon the IJN Carrier Hiryu, which was participating in the raid on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7th, 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