Samuro Sakai- Japanese ace
Born Aug. 16, 1916 - Died September 22, 2000

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/reviews/samurai.html

A veteran of 200 missions and 64 confirmed victories racked up in China, New Guinea and the Solomons.

The most fascinating aspect of his story is what he is most proud of about his wartime service. NOT the fact that he shot down 64 planes, but rather that he never lost a wingman.

More on the man:

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/veterans/sakai.html

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