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Air War Korea [Hardcover]

Robert Jackson (Author)

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Eight divisions of North Korean troops slamming through the 38th Parallel on 25 June 1950 heralded a battle for air superiority of unprecedented dimensions. Sabres and MiGs fought high in the Asian sky while piston-powered aircraft from the World War II era battled it out around the hills below.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The First Jet-to-Jet Air War 30 Jun 2003
By C. Ryan - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This fascinating book tells the story of the planes and pilots who fought for air supremacy over Korea from June 1950 through July 1953. The experiences of early jet-to-jet combat as well as close air support and strategic bombing are told in chronological order and illustrated with dozens of B&W as well as color photographs, including many two page spreads.

Some of battle recaps are amazing. Many times 20, 40, 60 or more North Korean/Chinese/Soviet Mig-15s came up to battle F-86s and other "UN" fighters in extended battles over hundreds of square miles. B-29s were attacked by Migs despite jet escorts and there was lots of danger, day and night, from AAA and other ground fire. The USAF was never able to take air supremacy for granted.

There are appendixes listing all the "aces" (the only US Navy ace flew a WWII left over F4U Corsair to shoot down North Korean biplanes!), other notable pilots (future astronauts, etc.) and order of battle listing all USAF, US Navy and British Commonwealth units and the planes they flew. The emphasis is fully on the "UN" side of the war (mostly USAF, but some sections on US Navy and land and carrier based British and Australian units), with virtually no photographs (except gun camera shots) of Communist aircraft and very little about their pilots.

Highly recommended to Korean War and aerial combat buffs, veterans and military historians.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars superb original colour photographs and well written text 2 Nov 1998
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Robert Jackson's latest publication on the Korean conflict gives the reader an overview of accounts with regard to the aerial activity which took place over the Korean peninsula during 1950-'53. The original colour photographs give the reader a superb visual content of the various aircraft types used, from L-5 FAC aircraft to the F-86. Would like to see a little more content relating to 77 Sqn. Royal Australian Air Force, as they were part of the USAFs 5th AF in that region, but none the less, a publication worth owning for anyone interested in the Korean air conflict. Is divided into sections: 1950, '51, '52, '53. and excellent reviews of Task Force 77, USN. Hope to see more on the Korean air conflict, a very under-rated and under-researched field.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Review & Photos of Korean Air War 19 Mar 1999
By linclark@netten.net Horace W. Clark - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Having served with the 8th FBG, I found this account of "our" activities to not only help me better understand the "big picture", but brought back many memories of the fine people with whom I served. I've read several accounts of the Korean War and none of them gave the various air forces more than superficial mention. The photos were terrific, also! Thanks to the author and to you for making this available.
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