by Richard Dunn | May 8, 2026 | Japanese
This article attempts to contribute to the story of the Pacific Air War by exploring the dynamics of the aviation training and experience of the combatants. In doing so some comparative information will be presented on the Allied, primarily American, side. A reader...
by Richard Dunn | Mar 18, 2026 | Allied Forces, Japanese
The Shift Toward Precision Warfare Precision strike is often viewed as a modern development, but its foundations were laid during the Second World War. Faced with the limitations of conventional bombing—particularly against maneuvering warships—military planners and...
by Richard Dunn | Mar 6, 2026 | Japanese
The Arrival of the Type 1 Fighter in the Southeast Area The Japanese Army Air Force Type 1 fighter (Ki 43) arrived in New Guinea in December 1942 as part of the JAAF’s contribution to help bolster air power in the Japanese Southeast Area comprised of New Guinea and...
by Richard Dunn | Feb 12, 2026 | Japanese
The story of early operations of the elegant looking Japanese Army Type 3 Fighter is one that should be told. Despite having great potential, the fighter was initially a disappointment to the Japanese command at a critical period. This attempt to tell the story is...
by Richard Dunn | Jan 2, 2026 | Japanese
During World War II, Japanese Zero fighters ranged far beyond the better-known battlefields of the Pacific, operating over the Bay of Bengal in defense of Japan’s southern resource area. This article examines the little-documented history of Imperial Japanese Navy Air...
