Hasegawa 1/48 Kawasaki Ki61 I Hein Tony 244th Model Kit

The Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien (Swallow, "Tony") in 244th Sentai markings — the famous home defense unit tasked with intercepting B-29 Superfortresses over Tokyo. The 244th Sentai's pilots became some of the most experienced interceptor crews in the IJAAF, flying daily sorties against heavily defended bomber formations. The Ki-61's inline engine gave it the high-altitude performance needed for anti-bomber work. This 1/48 scale Hasegawa kit features the 244th's distinctive unit markings and homeland defense camouflage.