I-400 Japan's Secret Aircraft-Carrying Strike Submarine - Objective Panama Canal - Hardcover

Henry Sakaida; Gary Nila; Koji Takaki

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1902109457 ISBN 13: 9781902109459

Publisher: Hikoki Publications, 2006

Synopsis

The I-400 'super submarine' was one of the most monstrous creations to emerge from the Second World War and in its time it was the largest submarine ever built. It was considered to have been one of Japan's most secret weapons - indeed the Allies remained unaware of its existence until it surrendered in late August 1945. At more than 400 ft long, weighing 5,700 tons, carrying a crew of 200 and possessing a range of over 50,000 miles, the I-400 carried three Seiran attack floatplanes in a hangar built on to its deck ahead of the massive conning tower. The Imperial Japanese Navy tasked the I-400 with a secret mission to attack American cities and to destroy the Panama Canal. This book is the result of many years of meticulous research. The authors have traced and interviewed three of the original six pilots slated to fly the Seirans on their hazardous missions. They have revealed - for the first time - the story their aircraft being painted in fake US markings for their final mission.The book contains hundreds of astonishing photographs, many previously unpublished, showing the I-400 from both outside and inside as well as its hangars and aircraft.

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Review:

This book is a truly fascinating read. The first hand accounts along with a number of superb photos and illustrations makes this a book that is a must have. You will not be disappointed. - --Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, January 2011

This book will be of interest to the modeler, ship enthusiast/historian alike. I can recommend it to all that like the subject or have an interest in maritime or WWII naval history. ---IPMS, reviewed by Hub Plott, February 2011

It is a great bit of research on an impressive submarine, one that is unlikely to be superseded. - --Internet Modeler, reviewed by Chris Banyai-Riepl, February 2011

This book will be of interest to the modeler, ship enthusiast/historian alike. I can recommend it to all that like the subject or have an interest in maritime or WWII naval history. ---IPMS, reviewed by Hub Plott, February 2011

It is a great bit of research on an impressive submarine, one that is unlikely to be superseded. ---Internet Modeler, reviewed by Chris Banyai-Riepl, February 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: Hikoki Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1902109457
• ISBN 13: 9781902109459
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144