WW2 Imperial Japanese Aviation Glider Training Book 1941 Army Major Supervised For Sale

This is a wartime Japanese aviation education book titled:

“Kokumin Glider Reader (国民グライダー読本)”

Published in 1941 (Showa 16) by Sankai-do Publishing.

The book was supervised by Imperial Japanese Army Major Masao Ishihara, indicating its connection to pre-war Japanese aviation education and military-related aviation training culture.

During the late 1930s–1940s, glider training played an important role in Japan as a foundation for developing future pilots and aviation knowledge among the public and youth organizations.

This book reflects that historical context.

Contents include explanations of:

• Glider flight training methods

• Basic glider aerodynamics

• Aircraft structure and materials

• Aviation meteorology

• Flight measurement and balance calculations

The book contains numerous technical diagrams, aircraft drawings, and photographs of gliders and aviation activities, providing valuable insight into early Japanese aviation training and education.

Some photographs also show foreign gliders, illustrating the global aviation influences studied in Japan at the time.

This is an interesting historical aviation reference from wartime Japan and would be a valuable addition for collectors interested in:

• WW2 aviation history

• Imperial Japanese aviation

• Early glider development

• Military aviation training

Condition shows age-related wear consistent with vintage books.

Please see photos for details.

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