Japanese Army Air Force Units And Their Aces 1931 1945

Author : Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909166288

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Japanese Army Air Force Units and Their Aces, 1931–1945 by Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores Pdf

An extensive guide to Japan’s Army Air Force Units and their ace pilots during conflicts in the 1930s and ‘40s, now in English. 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 1941-1945. The second section explores the history of each unit, listing the types of aircraft used, the bases from which they flew, and the unit and formation commanders. Notable mission details are also included. Finally, the third section offers biographical notes for notable fighter pilots and features supporting listings and a glossary of Japanese terms. Photographs of pilots and aircraft are also included, along with line drawings indicating the unit markings carried. This revised edition is a companion volume to Japanese Naval Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces, 1932–1945.

Author : Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1902304896

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Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces by Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores Pdf

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.

Author : Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909166783

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Japanese Naval Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces, 1932–1945 by Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores Pdf

An extensive guide to Japan’s Naval Air Force Fighter Units and their ace pilots during conflicts in the 1930s and ‘40s, now in English. The book begins by looking at the land- and aircraft carrier-based navy fighter units and their operations from 1932 to 1945, as well as their history and achievements. This is followed with biographical details for all pilots who claimed eight or more aerial victories. The thorough appendix provides detailed listings of all pilots known to have claimed five or more victories (and thus considered to be “aces”), listings of the graduation from training of all Japanese Navy fighter pilots, and of fighter pilot casualties. Photographs, maps, and artist’s side-view drawings and paintings of aircraft relevant to each of the units are also included. This revised edition is a companion volume to Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces, 1931–1945.

Author : Ikuhiko Hata,Yashuho Izawa,Christopher Shores
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461751182

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Japanese Army Fighter Aces by Ikuhiko Hata,Yashuho Izawa,Christopher Shores Pdf

In-depth review of Imperial Japanese Army Air Force fighter units and pilots Detailed study of equipment (e.g., the Zero fighter), operations from Pearl Harbor to kamikaze attacks, and pilots who achieved ace status Heavily illustrated with photos of pilots, aircraft, and unit insignia

Author : Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780811711678

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Japanese Naval Fighter Aces by Ikuhiko Hata,Yasuho Izawa,Christopher Shores Pdf

This book is as good as we are likely to get on the subject in English. For Pacific Theater aerophiles, it's a must-have. --Barrett Tillman, author of WhirlwindVivid account of Japanese navy fighter units in combatContains biographies of all pilots claiming ace statusIncludes photos of planes like the Zero fighter and the pilots who flew them

Author : Eduardo Cea
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 8496016870

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Fighters of the Imperial Japanese Army 1939-1945 by Eduardo Cea Pdf

Featuring hundreds of color plates, Fighters of the Imperial Japanese Army: 1939-1945 explains the marking of each of the different units. Unit histories are complemented with lists for theatres of operations, aces, aircraft used, and more. In addition, the hierarchy of the Army air force and equivalencies of the units are broken down. A magnificent value for the color plates alone, the text adds up to a must-have for any Japanese aviation historian or modeler.

Author : Edward M. Young
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849087032

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B-24 Liberator vs Ki-43 Oscar by Edward M. Young Pdf

In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the US Army Air Corps called for heavier armor and armament for its bomber fleet, including the addition of a tail turret. While Japan tried to counter with their own heavy fighters, their inability to produce them in any number meant that they were forced to face the bomber threat with the nimble, but under–armed Ki-43 “Oscar”. While severely outgunned, the Japanese learned to use their greater maneuverability to exploit the small weakness in bomber defenses. This book tells the story of the clash in the skies over the Pacific, as the Japanese fought desperately against the coming tide of the American bomber offensive.

Author : Nicholas Millman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780962962

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Ki-61 and Ki-100 Aces by Nicholas Millman Pdf

This is the story of the elite Japanese Army Air force (JAAF) aces that flew the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Swallow), and the Ki-100 Goshikisen in the Pacific Theatre of World War 2. The former, codenamed 'Tony' by the allies, was a technically excellent aircraft, possessing power, stability and a good rate of climb - differing radically from the usual Japanese philosophy of building light, ultra-manoeuvrable fighters. Its pilots soon realised, however, that the type was plagued by a number of dangerous mechanical issues. Then as the war moved relentlessly closer to Japan's doorstep, a desperate, expedient innovation to the Ki-61 airframe by fitting it with a radial instead of inline engine resulted in one of the finest fighters of World War 2 - the Ki-100. This book uses the latest findings to provide a gripping account of some of the most remarkable and hard-pressed fighter pilots of the war. It reveals how these men, unlike so many of their unfortunate late-war colleagues, could surprise Allied aircraft in high-performance fighters and claim successes in the face of enormous odds.

Author : Michael Pearson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473812888

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The Burma Air Campaign, 1941–1945 by Michael Pearson Pdf

The scene is set with an overview of the respective states of the RAF and Japanese Airforce, and an explanation of how the American Volunteer Group (The Flying Tigers) came to be in China. There is a concise description of air ops covering the Japanese invasion of Indo China, Malaya and Singapore, together with a close study of the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse, which altered the air/sea power equation. The main emphasis is on the use of air power both offensive, defensive and air transport during the protracted Burma Campaign. This embraces operations in the Arakan and the various Chindit long range penetration expeditions. These relied almost totally on air supply and evacuation. In the later stages of the War, the US and RAF combined forces and predictably this was not without controversy. Few realize that US B29s operating from India attacked Japan itself. Finally the role of ground attack aircraft against the retreating Japanese played a significant part in the Allied advance in Burma.

Author : Henry Sakaida
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fighter pilots
ISBN : OCLC:48935921

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Japanese Army Air Force Aces, 1937-45 by Henry Sakaida Pdf

Author : Robin L. Rielly
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781935149910

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Kamikazes, Corsairs, and Picket Ships by Robin L. Rielly Pdf

The untold story of ferocious air and naval combat during the WWII Battle of Okinawa—drawn from primary sources and survivor interviews. This is the story of an overlooked yet significant aerial and naval battle during the American assault on Okinawa in the spring of 1945. While losses to America’s main fleet are well recorded, less well known is the terrific battle waged on the radar picket line, the fleet’s outer defense against Japanese marauders. Weaving together the experiences of the ships and their crews—drawn from ship and aircraft action reports, ship logs, and personal interviews—historian Robin L. Reilly recounts one of the most ferocious air and naval battles in history. The US fleet—and its accompanying airpower—was so massive that the Japanese could only rely on suicide attacks to inflict critical damage. Of the 206 ships that served on radar picket duty, twenty-nine percent were sunk or damaged by Japanese air attacks, making theirs the most hazardous naval surface duty in World War II. The great losses were largely due to relentless kamikaze attacks, but also resulted from the improper use of support gunboats, failure to establish land-based radar at the earliest possible time, the assignment of ships ill-equipped for picket duty, and, as time went on, crew fatigue. US air cover during the battle is also described in full, as squadrons dashed from their carriers and land bases to intercept the Japanese swarms, resulting in constant melees over the fleet.

Author : Robin L. Rielly
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786457724

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Kamikaze Attacks of World War II by Robin L. Rielly Pdf

"This book details more than 400 kamikaze attacks performed by Japanese aircraft, manned torpedoes, suicide boats and suicide swimmers against U.S. ships during World War II. Part One focuses on the traditions, development and history. Part Two details the kamikaze attacks on ships. Appendices list all of the U.S. ships suffering kamikaze attacks"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472840578

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Malaya & Dutch East Indies 1941–42 by Mark Stille Pdf

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was quickly followed by a rapid invasion of Malaya, a plan based entirely on the decisive use of its airpower. While the British was inadequately prepared, they likewise relied on the RAF to defend their colony. The campaign was a short match between Japanese airpower at its peak and an outgunned colonial air force, and its results were stunning. The subsequent Dutch East Indies campaign was even more dependent on airpower, with Japan having to seize a string of island airfields to support their leapfrog advance. Facing the Japanese was a mixed bag of Allied air units, including the Dutch East Indies Air Squadron and the US Far East Air Force. The RAF fell back to airfields on Sumatra in the last stages of the Malaya campaign, and was involved in the last stages of the campaign to defend the Dutch colony. For the first time, this study explores these campaigns from an airpower perspective, explaining how and why the Japanese were so devastatingly effective.

Author : Dmitriy Khazanov,Aleksander Medved,Edward M. Young,Tony Holmes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472836755

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Air Combat by Dmitriy Khazanov,Aleksander Medved,Edward M. Young,Tony Holmes Pdf

The battle for the skies in World War II fuelled a race between rival air forces to develop ever faster and more capable fighter aircraft – and the struggle for air superiority was never over until the war itself ended. This volume explores four clashes of some of the finest planes and pilots, in key theatres of the war: Spitfires duelling the formidable Bf 109 over the Channel, the Fw 190 battling the Soviet La 5 and 7 on the Eastern Front, the F4F Wildcat in a desperate clash with the legendary A6M Zero-sen, and the F4U Corsair in combat with the second-generation Japanese Ki-84 in the closing days of the war. Fully illustrated with contemporary photographs, maps and colour artwork, Air Combat conveys the full story behind these dramatic aviation duels.

Author : Daniel K. Blewett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598844986

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American Military History by Daniel K. Blewett Pdf

In this companion volume to his 1995 bibliography of the same title, Daniel Blewett continues his foray into the vast literature of military studies. As did its predecessor, it covers land, air, and naval forces, primarily but not exclusively from a U.S. perspective, with the welcome emergence of small wars from publishing obscurity. In addition to identifying relevant organizations and associations, Blewett has gathered together the very best in chronologies, bibliographies, biographical dictionaries, indexes, journals abstracts, glossaries, and encyclopedias, each accompanied by a brief descriptive annotation. This work remains a pertinent addition to the general reference collections of public and academic libraries as well as special libraries, government documents collections, military and intelligence agency libraries, and historical societies and museums.