Hard to Please History Buff on your List? We have the
Perfect Gift Idea!
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the hard to please history
buff on your list, check out this die cast model of the Zero Japanese
Pearl Harbor 1941. This Armour Collection perfect replica comes to us
courtesy of the Franklin Mint so you can be confident of its quality and
value. The 1/48 scale offers divine detail right down to the dials in
the cockpit, in a length of approximately 15 inches, making it perfect
for display on a desk or in a collectible cabinet. This is an
exceptional gift for the history student who is particularly interested
in World War II and the events of December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor.
Remembering Pearl Harbor
The morning hours of this fateful day saw Japanese planes attacking the
American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The first wave of planes dove
in with the primary purpose of taking out the possibility of a
counterattack from U.S. bombers and patrol planes. At almost the exact
same time, Japanese torpedo planes flew in low to take out the warships
moored at Ford Island and the Navy Yard's 1010 dock. A few minutes
later, horizontal bombers dropped their bombs across "Battleship Row".
The first wave lasted approximately thirty minutes.
Fifteen minutes after their departure, another wave of Japanese planes
came in, and attacked multiple locations for the next hour or so. While
the Japanese casualties during the raid were relatively light in the
first wave of attacks, the second wave included much heavier damage with
20 planes lost. One of the downed planes was the "Zero" fighter that
crashed on a remote island in Hawaii. This plane's wreckage was
recovered, allowing U.S. intelligence to view the enemy's latest aerial
equipment for the first time.
It is this Zero Japanese Pearl Harbor 1941 that you can now own in a
perfect die cast replica. This model is hand built, using both metal and
plastic components. With the Franklin Mint's reputation for quality, you
can rest assured that the model you purchase will be a valuable addition
to any collection. What a perfect choice for the history buff on your
list, or the grandparent who lived through the events of Pearl Harbor
and wants a way to remember this significant, albeit tragic, event in
history. Purchase your own model of the Zero Japanese Pearl Harbor 1941
today, and make your favourite history student's day!