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Reference Details for B-29 Hunters of the JAAF

Book Cover
TitleB-29 Hunters of the JAAF
AuthorsTakaki, Sakaida
PublisherOsprey
Year2001
Types CoveredB-29, Ki-44-II-hei, Ki-44-ko, Ki-44-III-otsu, Ki-45-kai, Ki-46-III-kai, Ki-61-I-hei, Ki-61-I-kai-c, Ki-61-I-tei, Ki-84-ko, Ki-100-I-ko, Ki-100-I-otsu
Cockpit Details
Wheel Well Details
Other DetailsJAAF 50kg aerial burst bomb (p. 98)
Cutaway Drawings
Multiview Drawings
Generic Camouflage Patterns
Generic Markings Patterns
Specific Markings ProfilesKi-44-II-hei (p. 59, 60), Ki-44-ko (p. 60), Ki-44-II otsu (p. 50, 51), Ki-45-kai (p. 50, 51, 55, 56, 58, 59), Ki-46-III-kai (p. 51. 52), Ki-61-I-hei (p. 54, 56), Ki-61-I-kai-c (p. 53, 57), Ki-61-I-tei (p. 52, 56, 57, 61), Ki-44-II-hei (p. 50), Ki-84-ko (p. 54, 55, 58), Ki-100-I-ko (p. 60), Ki-100-I-otsu (p. 58, 59)
NotesA detailed look at operations within the depicted unit. Text covers unit history/operations from inception to end of hostilities, with day to day operations of the units described, and accomplishments noted, as well as unique characters/personalities within the unit. Much general black and white photography, with several pages of very nice color profile illustrations. Highly recommended.

Number 05 in the Aviation Elite series.

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