I doubt if there is a need for me to introduce to you, dear reader of this book, of the stellar ace, the Star of Africa. Thanks to a great deal of luck and pure coincidences, I was honored to be the commander of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron "Storm Witches" and blessed have a pilot such as Marseille under my command. I came fortunate to be given the opportunity to fight along side Raisa, Matilda, Mami, and famous generals from numerous nations. Looking back at the numerous photos I have with me, memories captured in these shots and many more come back to vivid life in my mind. Some of my photos are now being collected to be published in book form, and I hope this will provide an opportunity for more people to learn of the battle in Africa and picture in your mind about the people whose lives were touched by fire in the desert there.
Keiko Kato (Imperial Fuso Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel)