Isamu Kashiide
Isamu Kashiide (樫出 勇, Kashiide Isamu, February 1915 – May 2003) was a Japanese army aviator and flying ace known for achieving the highest number of victories over Boeing B-29 Superfortresses. He claimed to have shot down 26 of the heavy bombers; 7 were later confirmed.
Isamu Kashiide | |
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Kashiide during World War II | |
| Born | February 1915 Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | May 2003 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Second Sino-Japanese War Pacific War |
| Awards | Bukochosho |
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