S4 [ENCORE] - World War II Aviation Stories: An American “ghost pilot,” and the Japanese fighter pilot who became a god in Tainan 台南
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
Legends and Battles of WWII Aviation
This chapter explores the fictionalized tale of mechanics who constructed a P-40 Warhawk from wreckage, leading to an audacious yet dubious mission against Japanese forces. It unravels the blend of myth and reality surrounding a ghost pilot story, revealing its whimsical origins while transitioning to the historical Formosa Air Battle of 1944. Through vivid accounts of aerial combat and individual acts of bravery, the chapter captures the intensity and moral dilemmas faced by pilots during the war.
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