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On 25 March 1938 the 1st Chutai of the 2nd Daitai (Ki-10s), commanded by
Captain Kato fought with Chinese I-152s (I-15bis) over Guide (Kwei-teh). The 2nd Chutai of the 2nd Daitai also took part in this combat... in total the 2nd Daitai's 16 fighters claimed 19 victories for the loss of Kawahara...
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