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Saburō Sakai
Japanese flying ace (1916–2000).
Born August 25th, 1916 in Saga.
Died September 22nd, 2000 at 84 years old in Atsugi (myocardial infarction).
Occupations
aircraft pilot, military personnel, writer
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