Isamu Kashiide | |
|---|---|
 Kashiide during World War II | |
| Born | February 1915 Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | May 2003 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance |  Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Bukochosho |
Isamu Kashiide (樫出 勇, Kashiide Isamu, February 1915 – May 2003) was a Japanese army aviator and flying ace known for achieving the highest number of victories over Boeing B-29 Superfortresses. He claimed to have shot down 26 of the heavy bombers; 7 were later confirmed.[1][2]
- ^ Stewart, William (27 July 2005). "'Time heals everything-almost'". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ Sakaida, Henry; Takaki, Kōji (2001). B-29 Hunters of the JAAF. Osprey Publishing. p. 121. ISBN 1841761613.