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Imperial Japanese Navy Aces 1937-45

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Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Axis

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Product Info

Title
Imperial Japanese Navy Aces 1937-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Henry Sakaida
Publish Year
1998
Pages
112
Dimensions
7.5x10x.5"
NKG Part #
2148132490
Type
Hardcover
Series
ACE22

Description

The outcome of the Pacific War was heavily influenced by the results of naval battles between the Imperial Japanese fleet and the US Navy. One of the key elements was Japan's large fighter component, which had gained experience over Manchuria, China and Mongolia in the late 1930s. Flying A5Ms, at least 21 pilots achieved 'acedom' securing air superiority for the invaders. Manufacturer Mitsubishi derived much from these campaigns, producing one of the best fighters of the War, the A6M Zero-Sen. Navy pilots proved to be highly skilled when engaged by the Allied forces, Pacific. Pilots like Nishizawa, Sagita and Sakai scoring more than 60 kills apiece.