Makoto Ogawa (pilot)

This article is about the fighter pilot. For the singer, see Makoto Ogawa.
Makoto Ogawa
Makoto Ogawa stands next to his fighter aircraft marked with two stylized eagles, indicating his first two aerial victories, in 1945
BornFebruary 1917 (1917-02)
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Allegiance Imperial Japanese Army
Service years1935–45
RankSecond Lieutenant
Conflicts

Makoto Ogawa (小川 誠, Ogawa Makoto; born February 1917) was a Japanese Army aviator known for achieving flying ace status against Boeing B-29 Superfortresses during World War II. In carrying out his duties, he downed the highest number of B-29s among the pilots in his air group—seven confirmed—and also two North American P-51 Mustangs. He was awarded the Bukosho, the highest award given by the Imperial Japanese Army to living soldiers who demonstrated exceptionally valorous action in combat.

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