Korean Air War - Sabres, MiGs and Meteors, 1950-53

Often overlooked, the time is now right for a new account of the Korean War (1950-53) given recent political events and, in particular, the aerial aspect. With a paucity of major accounts that go beyond one side or aspect of the conflict, Michael Napier has written this meticulously-researched new volume. The war proved a technological watershed as the piston-engined aircraft of WW2 seceded to the jet aircraft of modern times, establishing tactics and doctrine that are still valid today. This wide-ranging study covers the parts played by the forces of North Korea, China, the former Soviet Union, the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and South Africa in a volume rich with combat reports and first-person accounts. This lavishly illustrated hardback will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and those with a fascination for the Korean War as we enter the 70th anniversary of the conflict.>

Product details

• Authors: Michael Napier
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781472844446
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-4444-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 247 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book; military history, HISTORY / Military / Aviation, HISTORY / Asia / Korea, c 1950 to c 1959, Air forces and warfare, Battles & campaigns, Modern warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Specific wars and campaigns, 1950–1953 (Korean War period), Korean War, Battles and campaigns, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space