Description

Book Synopsis
Dubbed the 'Oscar' by the Allies, the Ki-43 Hayabusa Peregrine was the most prolific Japanese fighter of World War 2. Designed for manoeuverability and speed, the low-wing model meant that firepower and safety had to be sacrificed, with only two machine guns per plane. Despite this, more Japanese pilots achieved Ace status flying the Hayabusa than any other plane. This book expertly charts the experiences of the pilots and discusses the early stages of the war in South-East Asia, China, Burma and New Guinea. Accompanied by detailed appendices and specially commissioned artwork, this is the first volume in English to focus exclusively on the exploits of the Ki-43.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Birth of the Ki-43/Chapter 2 Burma/Chapter 3 China/Chapter 4 New Guinea/Chapter 5 The Philippines/Appendices

Ki-43 ‘Oscar’ Aces of World War 2

    Product form

    £15.29

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £16.99 – you save £1.70 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 3 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Hiroshi Ichimura, Jim Laurier

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Ki-43 ‘Oscar’ Aces of World War 2 by Hiroshi Ichimura

      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/03/2009
      ISBN13: 9781846034084, 978-1846034084
      ISBN10: 1846034086

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Dubbed the 'Oscar' by the Allies, the Ki-43 Hayabusa Peregrine was the most prolific Japanese fighter of World War 2. Designed for manoeuverability and speed, the low-wing model meant that firepower and safety had to be sacrificed, with only two machine guns per plane. Despite this, more Japanese pilots achieved Ace status flying the Hayabusa than any other plane. This book expertly charts the experiences of the pilots and discusses the early stages of the war in South-East Asia, China, Burma and New Guinea. Accompanied by detailed appendices and specially commissioned artwork, this is the first volume in English to focus exclusively on the exploits of the Ki-43.

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Birth of the Ki-43/Chapter 2 Burma/Chapter 3 China/Chapter 4 New Guinea/Chapter 5 The Philippines/Appendices

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account