47th Sentai (Air Group) went down in history as one of the best and most effective fighter units of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (IJAAF) in the Second World War. It acquired its fame mainly through its success in fighting off B-29 bombers during the Allied strategic offensive aimed against the heart of Japan. … Continue reading Ki-84 Hayate – Cpt. Hatano’s „yellow 45” in defence of Japan