Expertly crafted in 1:97 scale, this highly detailed die-cast metal replica is designed for display and makes an outstanding addition to any aviation, military, or anime collection. Ages 14+ "One Battle Turned the Tide of War" MIDWAY 2019 A truly epic war film, "Midway" chronicles the six crucial months after Japan's devastating December 7,1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, culminating in the pivotal Battle of Midway. As American codebreakers race to decipher Japan's plans and pilots like Lieutenant Dick Best prepare for the fight of their lives, the stage is set for a clash that will determine the fate of the Pacific War. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters - already legendary for their dominance at Pearl Harbor with an astounding 12 - to - 1 kill ratio - swarmed to defend Japan's mighty carrier fleet against waves of American dive bombers in a desperate three-day battle that changed the course of World War II. The film was a 20-year passion project for its director, and made extensive use of computer generated imagery (CGI) to recreate the massive aerial battles. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) of the US Navy provided crucial script feedback, historical detail, and supported the production to ensure accuracy in portraying this most pivotal WWII battle. MITSUBISHI A6M ZERO The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the most feared fighter in the Pacific during the early years of World War II, earning a stunning 12 - to - 1 kill ratio and striking terror into Allied pilots from Pearl Harbor through Midway. Incredibly maneuverable with a tight turning radius that let it dance circles around enemy planes, the Zero sacrificed armor protection and self-sealing fuel tanks for superior speed and agility - a gamble that worked brilliantly in the war's opening months. At the Battle of Midway, these legendary fighters desperately defended the Japanese carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu as American dive bombers plunged through their protective screen in the battle that turned the tide of the Pacific War. With a range of 1,200 miles and powered by a 950-horsepower Nakajima Sakae engine, the Zero could escort bombers deep into enemy territory, making it the first carrier-based fighter capable of matching land-based aircraft in performance. Over 10,000 Zeros were built between 1940-1945, making it Japan's most-produced aircraft of WWII, though by 1942 the Allies had captured an intact Zero and discovered its fatal weakness-lack of armor-leading to new tactics that would eventually turn the tables in the Pacific.

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