Isamu Kashiide | |
---|---|
![]() Kashiide during World War II | |
Born | February 1915 Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
Died | May 2003 (aged 88) |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1934–45 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Second Sino-Japanese War Pacific War |
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]