By the time the Americans began their aerial bombardment of Japan in 1944, both the JAAF and IJNAF were spent forces. What the Japanese did have though was the Ki-44 “Tojo.” Armed with two 40 mm cannon, it was the most heavily armed and feared single-seat fighter to see action against the new American bomber, […]
Tag Archives: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
The Stinger’s Tail
See my new documentary, The Stinger’s Tail on Aerocinema.com. This program details the development of the self-defending bomber, air gunners and the evolution of the powered aircraft turret.
B-29 Combat Missions
B-29 Combat Missions takes the reader through every Superfortress crew position, bringing to life what it was like to fly and fight in the advanced bomber that was credited with bringing World War II to a conclusion earlier than predicted. First-hand accounts from crewmembers are coupled with archive and commissioned photos of items of memorabilia, […]