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Masao Sasakibara (佐々木原 正夫, Sasakibara Masao, 1921–2005) was an ace fighter pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Participating in many of the Pacific War battles and campaigns as a member of several units, Sasakibara was officially credited with destroying 12 enemy aircraft. He was seriously injured while supporting the Ke operation during the Guadalcanal Campaign, but survived after a lengthy stay in the hospital. He returned to Japan in June 1945 and survived the war.
Masao Sasakibara | |
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![]() Sasakibara on the carrier JUNYO in June 1942 during the Aleutian Islands Campaign | |
Born | 1921 Aomori Prefecture, Japan |
Died | 2005 |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | Ensign |
Unit | Shōkaku Junyō 343rd Naval Air Group |
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