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Japanese fighter pilot (1925–2001) during World War II best known for his claim of having shot down Black Sheep leader Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington. Signed book: Bye Bye Black Sheep. Later printing. Phoenix, AZ: Self-published, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 9, 170 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in both English and intermittent Japanese characters in black felt tip, "Apr. 30, 1988, To Michael, Best wishes, Hot blood Jap Zero Ace, Mike Kawato." In fine condition.
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