WWII Imperial Japanese Army Navy Aviation Photo Book Pilot Memorial Album

  
This is an extremely rare WWII Imperial Japanese aviation memorial book, titled "Kochu Kukonroku" (Loyal Spirits of the Skies), published in 1941. Portraits and biographies of Imperial Japanese Army and Navy Air Force pilots. Rare bombing reconnaissance photos over China (including aerial views of Nanjing and other military targets). Multiple pages of wartime aircraft and training documentation. Beautiful traditional Japanese binding with original cloth cover. Each page tells the story of young men who gave their lives in service - a visceral snapshot of wartime aviation culture and ideology. It's not just a book. It's a portal to a past era, a collector-grade artifact for militaria enthusiasts, historians, or curators of aviation history. Slight aging and wear to the cover. 36.5 cm × 26.0 cm.

Own a piece of history.