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

Hata, Ikuhiko; Izawa, Yasuho; Shores, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1902304896 ISBN 13: 9781902304892

Publisher: Casemate Publishers, 2002

Synopsis

Hitherto only available in Japanese text, this unique work is now published in English language format and provides an in-depth review of the fighter units of the Imperial Japanese Army 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 is liberally provided with supporting listings and a glossary of Japanese terms. The whole is heavily illustrated with photographs of the majority of the pilots and of typical aircraft of many of the units, together with line drawings indicating the unit markings carried.

About this title

About the Author:

Christopher Shores served in the ATC and RAF during the 1950s and produced his first book in 1966. Since then he has produced an average of one book per year on aviation subjects, plus many articles, aircraft monographs, and similar works. By profession a chartered surveyor, Christopher Shores worked in the commercial property market for more than 40 years. Retired in mid 2000, he continues to be a consultant, but is now able to devote much more of his time and energy to aviation research and writing. He lives in Dorset, England.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

About this edition

• Publisher: Casemate Publishers
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1902304896
• ISBN 13: 9781902304892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340