Kaneyoshi Muto fight against 12 F6F (or F4U?) - Aircraft of World War II

Vraciu · 04-24-2009, 05:07 PM

Hi!

There are some various versions of this action. Some sources say it was on 16th Feb, others say that it was on 26th Feb. Some sources say Muto was flying A6M, others say he was flying N1K2-J. Some sources say he fought against F6Fs, others say he fought against F4Us. Some sources say he claimed four victories, others say he claimed two, but propaganda added two more. Which version is true?

Regards
Chris

lesofprimus · 04-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Alot of differences appear, but its pretty much a sure shot that Muto was piloting the new N1K2-J "George" fighter when he engaged F6F's from VF-82 and shot down 4 of them......

According to Sakai, Muto had shot down multiple Hellcats on a number of occasions, and may have shot down four on the occasion that you mention...

Glider · 04-24-2009, 07:09 PM

Hell of an effort, as they say fortune favours the bold

Wayne Little · 04-25-2009, 11:56 AM

According to "Genda's Blade 343 Kokutai Japans Squadron of Aces" the event occurred on the 16th feb, and that in fact 10 Japanese pilots fought against the F6F's in this battle shooting down 4, the military propaganda machine needed a hero and Muto was their man!.....the 12 to 1 myth has evolved into fact.

Ensign Kaneyoshi Muto was an 8 year veteran and an Ace in his own right with around 30 victories he would not return from a mission on the 24th July 1945 and is Missing in Action.

04-24-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
Vraciu Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 57	Kaneyoshi Muto fight against 12 F6F (or F4U?) Hi! There are some various versions of this action. Some sources say it was on 16th Feb, others say that it was on 26th Feb. Some sources say Muto was flying A6M, others say he was flying N1K2-J. Some sources say he fought against F6Fs, others say he fought against F4Us. Some sources say he claimed four victories, others say he claimed two, but propaganda added two more. Which version is true? Regards Chris __________________ "If they could cook, I'd marry one!" - Gene Valencia (23 kills) about F6Fs

04-24-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,498	Alot of differences appear, but its pretty much a sure shot that Muto was piloting the new N1K2-J "George" fighter when he engaged F6F's from VF-82 and shot down 4 of them...... According to Sakai, Muto had shot down multiple Hellcats on a number of occasions, and may have shot down four on the occasion that you mention... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

04-25-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	According to "Genda's Blade 343 Kokutai Japans Squadron of Aces" the event occurred on the 16th feb, and that in fact 10 Japanese pilots fought against the F6F's in this battle shooting down 4, the military propaganda machine needed a hero and Muto was their man!.....the 12 to 1 myth has evolved into fact. Ensign Kaneyoshi Muto was an 8 year veteran and an Ace in his own right with around 30 victories he would not return from a mission on the 24th July 1945 and is Missing in Action. __________________

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04-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#3
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,652	Hell of an effort, as they say fortune favours the bold