The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world. Like most airplane museums, the Museum of Flight includes displays of model airplanes to illustrate the history of flight.
According to the museum:
“Although it lasted only a few years, World War II involved hundreds of different types of aircraft and was the most prolific period of airplane production ever. Dozens of countries ultimately became combatants in the war and of these, many flew military aircraft. This collection of 1/72 scale models represents over 400 of these aircraft, probably the most complete collection of its kind. These models were constructed by Dr. Logan Holtgrewe over a period of seven years.”
Shown below are some of the seaplane models in the display.
Aichi
The Aichi Kokuki KK (愛知航空機株式会社) produced several aircraft designs for the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Shown above is an Aichi M6A1 Seiran. This is a submarine-launched dive/torpedo bomber.
Shown above is an Aichi E15AT Zuium Model 11.
Shown above is an Aichi E13A1. This was a reconnaissance plane.
Kawanishi
The Kawanishi Aircraft Company (川西航空機) was known for its seaplanes. Kawanishi built its first airplane in 1921.
Shown above is a Kawanishi E1SK1.
Shown above is a Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2. A total of 167 were built.
Shown above is a Kawanishi H6K5 Type 97. A total of 215 were built.
Nakajima
The Nakajima Aircraft Company ( 中島飛行機株式会社) was founded in 1918 and went defunct in 1945. It continues today as Subaru.
Shown above is a Nakajima E8N2. This reconnaissance seaplane was first developed in 1935.
More airplane photo tours
Museum of Flight: World War I seaplane models (photo diary)
Historic Flight: Model airplanes (photo diary)
Olympic Flight Museum: Some model biplanes (photo diary)
Stonehenge Air Museum: Model Airplanes (Photo Diary)
Planes of Fame: Model Airplanes (Photo Diary)
