{"product_id":"ki-44-tojo-aces-of-world-war-2","title":"Ki-44 ‘Tojo’ Aces of World War 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ki-44 'Tojo' epitomises JAAF air power in defence of the homeland, but was also used extensively in the skies over China.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmongst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226629460312,"sku":"9781849084406","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/ki-44-tojo-aces-of-world-war-2","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}