Japanese Navy B5N2 "Kate" Torpedo/Level Bomber
These displays constitute the rarest of the rare. Of the three major
aircraft types used by the Japanese Navy to attack Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941 - only one remains virtually extinct.
The Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 "Kate" Carrier Attack Bomber was the best
aircraft of its type in the world when WW2 started. By 1945, the few
surviving B5Ns were relegated to training and Kamikaze duties, or sent
to rear areas that were unlikely to be attacked - like Shumushu, north of
Hokkaido.
When the Soviets invaded in August 1945, the aircraft depicted above
(tail code H-305) saw desperate action against the Russians in the last
days of WW2 - even after the official surrender on August 15th.
These displays include actual fragments from B5N2 'H-305,' serial
number 339. This aircraft was license-built by Aichi (better known for
their production of the "Val" dive bomber), making it especially rare - as
Aichi only built 200 "Kates." This bird was, according to its serial
number, the 39th aircraft built.
This exact aircraft's history was profiled extensively in Flypast
magazine, issue 347, in an article by Joe Picarella.
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 2.5" and retains original Japanese -applied
paint. Recovered from Kurile Island combat zone in 2004.
Availability: Extremely scarce. Less than four pieces left with paint.
These displays constitute the rarest of the rare. Of the three major
aircraft types used by the Japanese Navy to attack Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941 - only one remains virtually extinct.
The Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 "Kate" Carrier Attack Bomber was the best
aircraft of its type in the world when WW2 started. By 1945, the few
surviving B5Ns were relegated to training and Kamikaze duties, or sent
to rear areas that were unlikely to be attacked - like Shumushu, north of
Hokkaido.
When the Soviets invaded in August 1945, the aircraft depicted above
(tail code H-305) saw desperate action against the Russians in the last
days of WW2 - even after the official surrender on August 15th.
These displays include actual fragments from B5N2 'H-305,' serial
number 339. This aircraft was license-built by Aichi (better known for
their production of the "Val" dive bomber), making it especially rare - as
Aichi only built 200 "Kates." This bird was, according to its serial
number, the 39th aircraft built.
This exact aircraft's history was profiled extensively in Flypast
magazine, issue 347, in an article by Joe Picarella.
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 2.5" and retains original Japanese -applied
paint. Recovered from Kurile Island combat zone in 2004.
Availability: Extremely scarce. Less than four pieces left with paint.
Soviet Air Force P-63 'Kingcobra'
Here's a chance to own a piece of WW2 history and Cold War history
at the same time!
This aircraft, P-63 serial number 444315, was delivered to the
Russian Air Force in 1945 through Alaska. By agreement with the
United States, these 'Kingcobras' were only to be used by the Soviets
in the Pacific Theater - not the Eastern Front, though some evidence
suggests the Russians ignored this.
Between August 18th and 20th 1945 - after the official Japanese
surrender - this aircraft was employed in offensive operations against
Japanese forces in the Kurile Islands.
In the following weeks the United States grew concerned about Soviet
intentions in the Kuriles towards Hokkaido Island. American B-24
Liberators were flown into the area to obtain a clearer picture, and
were intercepted and driven off by the American-supplied P-63s!
The Cold War was beginning!
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 3" and retains original Olive Drab and/or Zinc
Chromate paint.
Availability: Scarce. Several parts were recovered from the Sakhalin
Island area in 2004, but only a few are truly displayable.
Here's a chance to own a piece of WW2 history and Cold War history
at the same time!
This aircraft, P-63 serial number 444315, was delivered to the
Russian Air Force in 1945 through Alaska. By agreement with the
United States, these 'Kingcobras' were only to be used by the Soviets
in the Pacific Theater - not the Eastern Front, though some evidence
suggests the Russians ignored this.
Between August 18th and 20th 1945 - after the official Japanese
surrender - this aircraft was employed in offensive operations against
Japanese forces in the Kurile Islands.
In the following weeks the United States grew concerned about Soviet
intentions in the Kuriles towards Hokkaido Island. American B-24
Liberators were flown into the area to obtain a clearer picture, and
were intercepted and driven off by the American-supplied P-63s!
The Cold War was beginning!
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 3" and retains original Olive Drab and/or Zinc
Chromate paint.
Availability: Scarce. Several parts were recovered from the Sakhalin
Island area in 2004, but only a few are truly displayable.
Japanese Army Ki-43 II "Oscar" Fighter
Both the Japanese Army and Navy possessed meager air defenses
in the North Pacific during the closing weeks of WW2. The area had
been a quiet front throughout the war and it was clear that the greatest
threat to the Empire lay in the South. Nevertheless, elements of the
Army's 54th Sentai - the bulk of which had been transferred to the
Philippines in 1944 and essentially exterminated - were in the
Shimushu Island area between August 18th and 20th 1945 when
Soviet forces invaded after the official Japanese surrender.
This aircraft operated against the Russian Air Force and shipping in
those days, along with the few Navy aircraft available.
This Ki-43 II was probably transferred from a training unity in Japan,
as the aircraft originally was painted silver and highly polished. Most
front-line Army fighter units by that time had upgraded to the Ki-43 III or
Ki-84 "Frank" aircraft.
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 2.5" and retains original Japanese -applied
paint. Recovered from Kurile Island combat zone in 2004.
Availability: Extremely scarce. Less than four pieces left with paint.
Both the Japanese Army and Navy possessed meager air defenses
in the North Pacific during the closing weeks of WW2. The area had
been a quiet front throughout the war and it was clear that the greatest
threat to the Empire lay in the South. Nevertheless, elements of the
Army's 54th Sentai - the bulk of which had been transferred to the
Philippines in 1944 and essentially exterminated - were in the
Shimushu Island area between August 18th and 20th 1945 when
Soviet forces invaded after the official Japanese surrender.
This aircraft operated against the Russian Air Force and shipping in
those days, along with the few Navy aircraft available.
This Ki-43 II was probably transferred from a training unity in Japan,
as the aircraft originally was painted silver and highly polished. Most
front-line Army fighter units by that time had upgraded to the Ki-43 III or
Ki-84 "Frank" aircraft.
Display Specifications:
Overall size: 24" x 20"
Print size: 19" x 13" on archival acid free paper, lacquer coated.
Aircraft part: Roughly 3" x 2.5" and retains original Japanese -applied
paint. Recovered from Kurile Island combat zone in 2004.
Availability: Extremely scarce. Less than four pieces left with paint.
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North Pacific 1945 Campaign 3-Piece Set!
Own a complete set of authentic warbird parts and
artwork dedicated to the little-known North Pacific Front
of WW2.
Between these three custom displays you can own real
pieces of history from both sides of the last battles of the
war - in fact after the war, as overwhelmed Japanese
Army and Navy air forces attempted to thwart the
post-surrender Soviet invasion of the Kurile Islands.
Priced as a special package; due to the rarity of some of
these pieces there will only be a couple of these
complete sets available for purchase.
Own a complete set of authentic warbird parts and
artwork dedicated to the little-known North Pacific Front
of WW2.
Between these three custom displays you can own real
pieces of history from both sides of the last battles of the
war - in fact after the war, as overwhelmed Japanese
Army and Navy air forces attempted to thwart the
post-surrender Soviet invasion of the Kurile Islands.
Priced as a special package; due to the rarity of some of
these pieces there will only be a couple of these
complete sets available for purchase.
Coming Soon: New Luftwaffe Sets!
Cole's aircraft expands its unique aircraft 'art & part'
displays thanks to new aircraft archaeological
discoveries in Europe.
From Belgium and the East I'll be receiving some more
excellent samples with remarkably well preserved
original paint - including pieces from several
documented FW 190 fighters and even an ME 109K-4
- the rarest of all the 109 series!
Of course this means all new artwork, too - as I never
recycle previously released work to be paired in these
displays.
Back to work! - Ron Cole
Cole's aircraft expands its unique aircraft 'art & part'
displays thanks to new aircraft archaeological
discoveries in Europe.
From Belgium and the East I'll be receiving some more
excellent samples with remarkably well preserved
original paint - including pieces from several
documented FW 190 fighters and even an ME 109K-4
- the rarest of all the 109 series!
Of course this means all new artwork, too - as I never
recycle previously released work to be paired in these
displays.
Back to work! - Ron Cole
