Know Your Plane #7 | Kyushu J7W1 Shinden: The Japanese B-29 Interceptor

The J7W1 was a Japanese fighter interceptor meant to intercept B-29 bombers in the late stages of WWII. Although the aircraft never saw operational use its remarkable design and history are the reason why it's featured in the series.

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J7W1 IJN Fighter Aircraft Shinden / Zoukei-Mura: https://amzn.to/2W2GwAP

Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War / René Francillon: https://amzn.to/2M9r412

The Japanese Aircraft Industry / US Strategic Bombing Survey: https://amzn.to/2VLtWRh

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Japanese Aero-Engines 1910-1945 / Mike Goodwin: https://amzn.to/2W2H5KX