Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron
A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.
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Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 9, 1944
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
War
User Score
70%
Original Title
加藤隼戦闘隊
Production Companies
TOHO
Director
Kajirō Yamamoto
Description
A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.