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HASEGAWA 1/48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21 ‘Prisoner of War’ Limited Edition - Model Kit #SP305/52105

Condition: Complete, unassembled and unpainted model kit in excellent condition per the provided photos. Kit is open box with factory sealed internal bags
Status: LIMITED EDITION / OUT OF PRODUCTION
Note: Limited Edition 1/48 scale model kit of the Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21, featuring unusual markings for captured aircraft evaluated by Allied forces at the end of World War II

Kit Features:

Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21
Unique captured-aircraft marking options - British-operated aircraft used by ATAIU-SEA in Malaya after the war or a US-operated aircraft captured in the Philippines and flown by the Technical Air Intelligence Unit in 1945
Limited Edition boxing

This is a static plastic model kit that requires modelling tools, glue and paint (not included) to complete. Please check the photos and all information provided carefully as they form part of the description and condition of the item. Feel free to message with any questions.

Product Specifications:

Manufacturer: Hasegawa (made in Japan)  
Kit Number: SP305/52105
 Scale: 1/48  
Released: 2012
 Material: Injection-moulded grey and clear plastic

About the Aircraft:

The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden, Allied reporting name “Jack,” was a land-based interceptor developed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Unlike many Japanese fighters of the period, the Raiden was designed primarily for high-speed interception and defence against enemy bombers.

The J2M3 Type 21 became one of the principal production versions and saw service in the defence of the Japanese home islands during the latter stages of World War II.

After the war, examples of the Raiden were captured and evaluated by Allied technical intelligence units. Hasegawa’s Limited Edition #SP305 boxing represents these unusual post-capture aircraft, including British ATAIU-SEA and US evaluation markings.