About Masao Sasakibara
Lived 1921 – 2005 (aged 83–84). Masao Sasakibara was a Japanese aircraft pilot.
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.
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Who was Masao Sasakibara?
Japanese flying ace
When was Masao Sasakibara born?
Masao Sasakibara was born on 17 November 1921 in Aomori Prefecture.
When did Masao Sasakibara die?
Masao Sasakibara died in 2005.
What was Masao Sasakibara's occupation?
Masao Sasakibara was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Masao Sasakibara?
Masao Sasakibara was Japanese.
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