I'm guessing that in special events (FSO, Scenarios), both its relatively high speed and long range will come into play.  For example: at the altitudes used by IJN bomber squadrons over Guadalcanal (25,000 - 27,000), it should be only slightly slower than an F4F Wildcat.  Also, with its great range, one island base well-stocked with G4Ms could dominate a large sea area.