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Reading the rise of Imperial Japanese naval air power

Sunburst is suggested for Japanese naval aviation, with Shattered Sword as a naval companion.

Question

What is a good starting book on Imperial Japanese air power?

Short answer

Sunburst by Mark Peattie is the suggested starting point for naval aviation, with Shattered Sword as a companion.

Notes

Mark Peattie's Sunburst is the suggested starting point for the development of Japanese naval air power. It addresses the naval service rather than treating all Japanese aviation as one organisation. Shattered Sword is offered as a companion for additional naval background and operations. A follow-up question then asks whether equivalent coverage exists for the Army air service.