World War 2 In Review: Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar No. 1

Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Series. First eBook Edition 2017. Pictorial and concise history of the Japanese Nakajima Ki.43 fighter, known as "e;Oscar"e; to the Allies. In action within days after Pearl Harbor, the diminutive Oscar served with the Japanese Army Air Forces until the en [...]
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Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Series. First eBook Edition 2017. Pictorial and concise history of the Japanese Nakajima Ki.43 fighter, known as "e;Oscar"e; to the Allies. In action within days after Pearl Harbor, the diminutive Oscar served with the Japanese Army Air Forces until the end of hostilities. More Ki.43s were in service than any other Army type and its service record proved an especially interesting one. View images of this warplane in production, testing, training, and combat as well as captured examples being flown by Allied test pilots. 280 B&W/color photos/illustrations.