Japan’s leading air ace during WWII, with 64 kills. Lot of four signed items, all signed in felt tip by Sakai in both English and Japanese. Items are: a glossy 6 x 4 photo of Sakai before a flight; a commemorative cover, 6.5 x 3.75, with a cachet honoring the International Year of peace; flight-flown commemorative cover, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring the disbandment of the 205 Squadron, also signed by Alex Vraciu, D. F. Wimble, P. M. Stean and W. J. Howard; and a limited edition flight-flown commemorative cover, 7.5 x 4.5, also signed by Adolf Galland and J. K. Quill. In fine overall condition. R&R COA.
