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Sasai, Junichi "Flying Tiger"

Date of birth:
February 13th, 1918 (Tokyo, Japan)
Date of death:
August 26th, 1942 (Guadalcanal)
Buried on:
Tama Japanese War Graves
Nationality:
Japanese (1868-1945, Empire)

Biography

Lieutenant commander (posthumously) Junichi Sasai was a flying ace (27 confirmed air victories) in the Imperial Japanese Navy. He was killed in the attack against Henderson Field.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chu-i (Lieutenant Junior Grade)
Unit:
Tainan Kōkūtai (Air Group), Imperial Japanese Navy

Posthumously awarded in the function of Buntaicho (squadron leader). List of recipients broadcasted by NHK.
Kinshi Kunsho (Order of the Golden Kite)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chu-i (Lieutenant Junior Grade)
Unit:
Tainan Kōkūtai (Air Group), Imperial Japanese Navy

In the function of Buntaicho (squadron leader).
Gunjin Izoku-kai

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