Makoto Ogawa

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1917 –

68

Who is Makoto Ogawa?

Makoto Ogawa is a retired Japanese army aviator known for achieving flying ace status against Boeing B-29 Superfortresses during World War II. In carrying out his duties, he downed the highest number of B-29s among the pilots in his air group—seven confirmed—and also two North American P-51 Mustangs. He was awarded the Bukosho, the highest award given by the Imperial Japanese Army to living soldiers who demonstrated exceptionally valorous action in combat.

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Born
Feb 1, 1917
Shizuoka Prefecture

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on July 23, 2013

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