WWII Filipino Top Gun Pilot Jesus Villamor vs. The Mighty Imperial Japanese Air Force

Philippine Top Gun Pilot Captain Jesús Antonio Villamor leads seven other Filipinos against a far superior Tainan Kogun Kokutai, a unit of elite fighters of the Imperial Japanese Air Force during World War 2 (WWII). With the enemy having the advantage in number, performance, pilot experience, and firepower can Captain Villamor with the 6th Pursuit Squadron defend the motherland against these mighty invaders?

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