1/700 1/700 AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHITOSE

1/700 1/700 AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHITOSE

Chitosa was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and was first laid down as a seaplane tender in 1934. Although Chitose was speculated to carry Type A midget submarines, she underwent conversion to a light aircraft carrier at Sasebo Navy Yard in 1943, and was recommissioned on Nov. 1, 1943, and saw several naval actions. She was sunk by a combination of naval bombers during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Molded-in gray plastic, and includes clear parts and decals.