I was just beginning my research for a new article about Aviator1c Shigenori Nishikaichi, who flew from HIJMS Hiryu in the second wave of the air raid on Pearl Harbo(u)r on 7 December 1941, when I was stricken by a desire to find an illustration of his plane. I thought the task to be hopeless, but, guess what? I FOUND IT!!!
Here 'tis (it's the one on top of the page):
A6M2 Zero Type 21
And here's he:
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I just hope that I can tell this man's story in a compelling manner, as he is clearly a man worthwhile, whose example of courage and devotion to duty truly inspires me.