J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden Aces Izawa Yasuho

J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces (Yasuho Izawa)(Brožovaná)

Although seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero-sen carrier-based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land-based naval interceptor optimised for speed rather than manoeuvrability. Despite suffering heavy losses, the units equipped with new...