Author: KAWATO, Masajiro "Mike" (1925-2008) Title: Photograph Signed
Description: This Imperial Japanese Navy fighter ace is credited with shooting down 19 Allied aircraft, most notably that of "Pappy" Boyington of the Black Sheep Squadron in 1944; he later became a U.S. citizen and met and befriended Boyington. PS, heavy stock glossy 8" X 10", n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome modern reproduction of a WW2-era informal full-length shot of Kawato standing in a field in full flight gear, boldly signed in blue fineline in a light area at upper left: "To: Ronald / Mike Kawato / [signature in Japanese characters] / Jan. 31, 1999." A great example. .
Keywords: Military
Price: US$ 150.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 46617
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