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| JAAF 59th Sentai |
Pilot Captain Shigeo Nongo, Executive Officer 59th Sentai (MIA / KIA) Crashed January 23, 1944 Aircraft History Built by Nakajima. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as Type 1 Fighter / Ki-43 Oscar manufacture number unknown. Wartime History Assigned to the 59th Hiko Sentai (59th Flying Regiment). No known markings or tail code. Mission History On January 23, 1944 took off from Dagua Airfield piloted by Captain Shigeo Nongo on a mission to intercept U.S. fighters over Wewak. During the interception, this Oscar likely shot down P-40N pilot Crowley (MIA). Moments later, this Oscar was shot down by P-40N Warhawk pilot 1st Lt. Robert M. DeHaven from the 49th FG, 7th FS. References Note, some sources spell the pilots surname as "Nango" [sic Nongo] USAF Historical Study No. 85 USAF Credits For The Destruction of Enemy Aircraft, World War II Alphabetical: DeHaven, Robert page 52 (PDF page 57) Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Aces pages 45 (January 23, 1944), 154 (59th Sentai: Executive Officers/Hikotai Leaders Nongo July 43-January 1944), 300 (Casualty List: Nango) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated September 19, 2023 |
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