Ki-44 'Tojo' Aces of World War 2 (ACE-100)(9781849084406)(Osprey) PRICE NEGOTIABLE

Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series No 100. Author Nicholas Millman. Soft Cover, 92 pages

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.

Product Code: ACE-100

Manufacturer: Osprey

Condition: New

Product Weight: 0.3 kg

Width: 18cm

Depth: 25cm