Masao Sasakibara Death
Masao passed away in 2005 at the age of 87 in Japan.
Masao Sasakibara death quick facts:
When did Masao Sasakibara die?
2005How old was Masao Sasakibara when died?
87Where did Masao Sasakibara die? What was the location of death?
Japan
Masao Sasakibara Birthday and Date of Death
Masao Sasakibara was born in 1918 and died in 2005. Masao was 87 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: 1918
Date of Death: 2005
Age at Death: 87
Masao Sasakibara - Biography
Masao Sasakibara (佐々木原 正夫, Sasakibara Masao, 1921–2005) was an ace fighter pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Participating in many of the Pacific War battles and campaigns as a member of several units, Sasakibara was officially credited with destroying 12 enemy aircraft. He was seriously injured while supporting the Ke operation during the Guadalcanal Campaign, but survived after a lengthy stay in the hospital. He returned to Japan in June 1945 and survived the war.
