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Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow
Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow by Valom 1/72 scale Kit No. 72049 Cost: $18.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines, photo-etch detail History The Yokosuka K5Y was a two-seat biplane trainer (Allied codename: "Willow") that served in the Imperial Japanese Navy...
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka “Cherry Blossom”
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka (Cherry Blossom) by Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kit No. FB15 Cost: $30.00 Decals: Markings for five versions - all Imperial Japanese Navy, 1945 Comments: Engraved panel lines; Highly detailed kit of late WWII rocket-powered Japanese suicide weapon History...
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka Model 22
The Ohka Model 22, a rocket-powered Kamikaze weapon, had improved range over the Model 11, which needed a mother ship to reach it targets During its July 1945 test flight a mechanical malfunction killed the test pilot, but modifications were underway when Japan surrendered.
Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga Type 11
The Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga was the Imperial Japanese Navy’s first dedicated twin-engine nightfighter, developed from a fast bomber that entered service in October 1944 at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Armed with ten 20mm cannon, it was specifically designed to counter American B-29 night raids. But the Ginga’s engines performed poorly at altitude, so the nightfighers were converted back to fast bombers.