[Nicholas]

Thanks. Perhaps then you might post them here as JoeB has already requested? Scanning the posts above I can see only references to fighter losses and these do not seem to be directly from the source you mention. It would be helpful to confirm these but also to introduce bomber and recce losses, including damaged aircraft if known.

Notwithstanding the pedigree of the source you mention my scepticism is rooted in the extreme nature of Japanese wartime propaganda and the prevailing command psyche of the Japanese forces which was to deny reverses. In addition the quality of unit records is dependant on local factors and mistakes or ommissions are not unknown. I agree that these records should represent the best available but their 100% accuracy and completeness is not to be assumed.