The 1/48 Academy USN SBD-5 “Battle of the Philippine Sea” (Kit #12329) is a well-detailed and historically themed model kit that pays tribute to one of the most pivotal naval engagements of World War II. The SBD-5 Dauntless was the final and most advanced variant of the U.S. Navy’s legendary dive bomber, and this Academy offering captures its robust frame and combat-proven design with refined surface detailing, recessed panel lines, and accurate proportions.