Original U.S. WWII Japanese Mitsubishi J2M Raiden "Jack" Night Fighter Recognition Model Airplane Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia He fought with the 501st

He fought with the 501st for the remainder of the war and was credited with two campaign stars for the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns

the wood stock is in truly excellent condition

showing the underlying ribbed wood base

age and washing

Co indicates that the first incarnation of this piece was produced by Birmingham Small Arms Co

Original U.S. WWII Japanese Mitsubishi J2M Raiden "Jack" Night Fighter Recognition Model Airplane Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia He fought with the 501stOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War Two there was a mass of teaching materials used by the armed forces to train gunners and aircrew in the identification of aircraft, ships and ground vehicles. The ability of servicemen to identify "friend or foe" in an instant was crucial to combat survival and the subject of recognition was taught in just about every World War II service school. Trained spotters were important to the war effort and