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How Saburō Sakai Survived a Shot to the Eye and Piloted His Plane 560 Miles Back
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How Saburō Sakai Survived a Shot to the Eye and Piloted His Plane 560 Miles Back
Early Life and Rise to the Skies Saburō Sakai was just a boy from Saga Prefecture when he first dreamed of flying. Born into a life of limited opportunity, he watched naval parades at sixteen and decided he would rise into the ranks of Japan’s elite pilots. Twice rejected by the Naval Academy, Sakai refused to quit. He trained harder than anyone else, memorized manuals, and enlisted as an ordinary sailor. Over time, he earned his place in flight…
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