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Ki-44 ‘Tojo’ Aces of World War 2
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The Ki-44 'Tojo' epitomises JAAF air power in defence of the homeland, but was also used extensively in the skies over China. The introduction of the Ki-44 was noted with concern because of its departure from the performance and tactics previously associated with the JAAF. It was a fast-climbing, heavily armed point-defence interceptor that was used successfully in slashing hit-and-run tactics that caught Allied pilots by surprise. Amongst the numerous aces that flew Ki-44's were Major Akira Watanabe of the 33rd Sentai, Captain Yukiyoshi Wakamatsu, the 'Red Nose Ace' of the 85th Sentai and Warrant Officer Rikio Shibata also of the 85th Sentai, a leading ace with claims for 27 aircraft. This book tells the complete story of all of Japan's 'Tojo' aces.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 China Debut
Chapter 3 The East Indies and Burma
Chapter 4 The Philippines
Chapter 5 The End in China
Chapter 6 Defence of the Homeland
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Product details
| Published | 20 Oct 2011 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781849084406 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 33 b/w |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Aircraft of the Aces |
| Short code | ACE 100 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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