Jiro Asano - Ki-100 ace ?

[Skyraider3D]

Hi, I'm the illustrator of the Osprey Ki-61/100 Aces title by Nicholas Millman.

MSgt Jiro Asano (NCO86) is said to have shot down a total of 3 Corsairs (on 3 June '45) and additionally a total of seven B-29s, while flying with the 244th Sentai. He was KIA on 22 June 1945, while in combat with Hellcats. That's all I have on him. I'll ask Nick if he knows more.

[knusel]

Good morning Skyraider,

very intresting. Thank you.
I'm very curious if another two Ki-100 kills can be identified for Jiro Asano.

All my best regards to you and Nicholas Millman for that wonderful volume.

Michael

[knusel]

Good morning Gentlemen,

I'm still looking for a Ki-100 ace.
Possible Ki-100 aces are:
Jiro Asano, 3-10 Ki-100 kills.
Nagao Shirai, ~3 Ki-100 kills.
Tsutae Obara, 1-5 Ki-100 kills.
Totaro Ito, ~2,63 Ki-100 kills.
Chuichi Ichikawa, ~2 Ki-100 kills.

I wish I knew how many of Jiro Asano's kills were scored in the K-100.

Have a nice Sunday,

Michael

[knusel]

Originally Posted by Skyraider3D

... I'll ask Nick if he knows more.

Hello Skyraider,

did Nicholas Millman ever answer that question ?

Have a good Thursday,

Michael