WWII Japanese ace. During the war, Sakai shot down 60+ Allied (largely U.S.) planes. He was one of the three from his original unit that survived the war. Sakai never actually said how many he shot down. After the war, Sakai retired from the Navy with the rank of a lieutenant. He became a Buddhist acolyte and ran a print shop. Later he also visited the U.S. and met many of his former adversaries. Glossy 6 x 4 photo, signed in black felt tip, with Sakai also adding Japanese characters beneath. In fine condition. R&R COA.
