Hien Fighter Group: A Pictorial History of the 244th Sentai, Tokyo's Defenders
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A comprehensive pictorial history of the 244th Sentai, an Imperial Japanese Army Air Force fighter group tasked with defending Tokyo during World War II, featuring rare photographs and detailed unit information.
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9784499228602 |
| ISBN-10 | 4499228603 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Paperback with flaps |
| Condition | Like New |
| Author(s) | Takashi Sakurai |
| Publisher | Dainippon Kaiga, Tokyo , 2004 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Published date | 2004 |
| Language(s) | 日本語 & English |
| Size | 20,6 x 25 x 1,2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
A Pictorial History of the 244th Sentai, Tokyo's Defenders. This book provides a detailed account of the 244th Sentai, a fighter group of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force during World War II.
It includes numerous historical photographs of aircraft, pilots, and operational scenes, offering insights into the unit's structure, tactics, and role in defending Tokyo. The book covers the organizational changes of the 244th over time, highlighting its squadron names, commanders, and specialized units like the Shinten Seiku-tai. It also features images of the various aircraft types used by the group, including fighter planes with distinctive markings.