Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron 1944

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Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron

A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.

A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.

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Producers:

Haruo Mura

Genres:

War

Release Date:

Mar 09, 1944 (Japan)

Run Time:

1hr 50`

MMPA Rating:

Original Language:

Japanese

Production Countries:

Japan

Status:

Released

Plot Keywords:

propaganda

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