Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces, 1931-1945 - Hardcover

Hata, Ikuhiko; Izawa, Yasuho; Shores, Christopher F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1902304896 ISBN 13: 9781902304892

Publisher: Grub Street Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces 1931-1945 Originally published only in Japanese, this in-depth study provides detailed information on the fighter units of the Imperial Japanese Air Force, the bases they flew from and the more notable actions in which each unit took part. Full description

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"An excellent book that should appeal to modelers and aviation enthusiasts alike, packed with a wealth of useful information."--Aeroscale

Synopsis:

Originally published only in Japanese, this in-depth study provides an in-depth review of the fighter units of the Imperial Japanese Air Force and their pilots. Commencing with a detailed study of the development, equipment and operations flown by this force since its inception immediately after the end of World War I, until the catastrophic conclusion of World War II, the initial section deals with the wars in China and Manchuria, as well as the Pacific War of 1941-45. The second section provides details of each of the units from formation onwards, listing the types of aircraft used, the bases from which they flew, and the unit and formation commanders. Details of the more notable actions in which each unit was involved are also provided. Biographical notes relating to all of the more notable fighter pilots form the third section, whilst the book also provides supporting listings and a glossary of Japanese terms.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1902304896
• ISBN 13: 9781902304892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400