Re: Saburo Sakai
The USN reported a total of 907 aircraft lost to enemy aircraft in WWII, the vast majority, 897, in the Pacific. Other losses noted, Pacific theaters only, were 1,948 to AAA fire and 1,336 operational. (Naval Aviation Combat Statistics – WWII)
The USAAF reported a total of 1,444 aircraft lost to enemy aircraft in WWII in the Pacific theaters, including China Burma India and Alaska. Other losses noted were 942 to AAA fire and 1,650 to “other” causes. (USAAF Statistical Digest)
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