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Description of the Book: Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War (Aircraft of the Aces)
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The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war. A total of 52 Soviet pilots scored five or more victories in the Korean War. The history of these covert actions has been a long-buried secret and this book will be the first English publication to detail the only instance when the Cold War between Russia and the US became "hot." This book uncovers Soviet combat experiences during the Korean War from detailed unit histories and rare first-hand accounts. With access to extensive Russian archives, the authors offer an enthralling insight into an air war that has been largely covered up and neglected, illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and detailed full-color profiles.
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Details of the Book: Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War (Aircraft of the Aces)Author: Leonid Krylov Number Of Pages: 96 Binding: Paperback ISBN-10: 0811734528 ISBN-13: 9781846032998 Language: English Amazon Sales Rank: 307488 Publication Date: 2008 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Package Dimensions: 0.31 x 9.61 x 7.09 inches |
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