Nishizawa Hiroyoshi
Nishizawa Hiroyoshi ( Japanese 西澤 広 義 ; born January 27, 1920 in Ogawa , Kamiminochi County , Nagano Prefecture ; † October 26, 1944 near Mindoro , Philippines ) was a Japanese fighter pilot who served in the Navy Air Force during World War II . With 87 kills he is considered the most successful Japanese pilot.
See also
Web links
Commons : Hiroyoshi Nishizawa - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Jon Guttman: Hiroyoshi Nishizawa: Japan's World War II Ace of Aces . Aviation History, July 1998
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| SURNAME | Nishizawa, Hiroyoshi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 西澤 広 義 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Japanese fighter pilot |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 27, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ogawa , Kamiminochi County , Nagano Prefecture |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 26, 1944 |
| Place of death | Mindoro , Philippines |