Description
From acclaimed aviation historian Michael Napier, this is a highly illustrated survey of the air war over Korea. The Korean War holds a unique place in aviation history. It saw the first large-scale jet-versus-jet combat and it was the first military action of the Cold War, fought by both the newly independent United States Air Force and the recently formed Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. In a meticulously researched volume, former RAF Tornado pilot Michael Napier unravels the complex narrative of events, describing the course of operations in the air and the major campaigns of the land war. He examines in detail the air power of the major combatants, which included North and South Korea, the UK, Australia, Canada and South Africa as well as China, the USA and the USSR. Packed with stunning contemporary images and including first-hand combat reports, Korean Air War is a groundbreaking exploration of a much forgotten conflict, which nevertheless provided lessons about the organization and prosecution of modern aerial warfare that remain relevant through to the present day.
From acclaimed aviation historian Michael Napier, this is a highly illustrated survey of the air war over Korea.
About the Author
Michael Napier is an experienced author with six published titles to his name, including The Royal Air Force - a Centenary of Operations published by Osprey; two more books In Cold War Skies and The Vickers Wellington Squadrons of Bomber Command are also shortly to be published by Osprey. Michael is an ex-RAF Tornado pilot with combat experience over Iraq. He is thorough in his research and, because of his knowledge of air warfare, is highly qualified to write on the subject.
Reviews
It's a fabulous book, both for students of the Korean War and for those with an interest in aviation combat. -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer *
Set time aside for this book - once started, it's an engrossing read. * Airfix Model World *
Packed with contemporary images and first-hand combat reports, this is a groundbreaking exploration of a conflict which provided lessons about modern aerial warfare that remain relevant today. * Air Mail *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472844446
Author Michael Napier
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1334g
From acclaimed aviation historian Michael Napier, this is a highly illustrated survey of the air war over Korea.
About the Author
Michael Napier is an experienced author with six published titles to his name, including The Royal Air Force - a Centenary of Operations published by Osprey; two more books In Cold War Skies and The Vickers Wellington Squadrons of Bomber Command are also shortly to be published by Osprey. Michael is an ex-RAF Tornado pilot with combat experience over Iraq. He is thorough in his research and, because of his knowledge of air warfare, is highly qualified to write on the subject.
Reviews
It's a fabulous book, both for students of the Korean War and for those with an interest in aviation combat. -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer *
Set time aside for this book - once started, it's an engrossing read. * Airfix Model World *
Packed with contemporary images and first-hand combat reports, this is a groundbreaking exploration of a conflict which provided lessons about modern aerial warfare that remain relevant today. * Air Mail *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472844446
Author Michael Napier
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1334g
