Night Fighters Over Korea
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Night Fighters Over Korea
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Author : Gerald Gerrard O'Rourke
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1998
Night Fighters Over Korea written by Gerald Gerrard O'Rourke and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
This landmark contribution describes in detail the development and training of Navy night fighters after World War II, their deployment to Korea, and their nightly encounters with MiGs and monsoon weather. Of particular interest are O'Rourke's rousing descriptions of his own encounters with enemy MiGs where it becomes clear that in his desperate fight for survival, he learned to use the night as his ally.
Night Fighter
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Author : William H. Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2016-11-01
Night Fighter written by William H. Hamilton and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-01 with History categories.
For readers of American Sniper, the stirring account of a life of service by the “father of the US Navy SEALs” One month after the Bay of Pigs fiasco, when President John F. Kennedy pressed Congress about America’s “urgent national needs,” he named expanding US special operations forces along with putting a man on the moon. Captain William Hamilton was the officer tasked with creating the finest unconventional warriors ever seen. Merging his own experience commanding Navy Underwater Demolition Teams with expertise from Army Special Forces and the CIA, and working with his subordinate, Roy Boehm, he cast the mold for sea-, air-, and land-dispatched night fighters capable of successfully completing any mission anywhere in the world. Initially, they were used as a counter to the potential devastation of nuclear war, and later for counterterrorism and hostage rescue. His vision led to the formation of the celebrated SEAL Team 6. In this stirring, action-filled book, Hamilton tells his story for the first time. Night Fighter is a trove of true adventure from the history of the late twentieth century, which Hamilton lived, from fighter pilot in the Korean War to operative for the CIA in Vietnam, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, from the Pentagon to Foggy Bottom, and from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Reagan White House’s Star Wars. Like American Sniper, here is the record of a life devoted to patriotic service. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Naval Air War In Korea
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Author : Richard Hallion
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2011-03-25
The Naval Air War In Korea written by Richard Hallion and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-25 with History categories.
The historiography of Korea's aerial war.
Steadfast And Courageous
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Department of the Air Force
Release Date : 2000
Steadfast And Courageous written by and has been published by Department of the Air Force this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
United States Air Force in Korea. Korean War Fiftieth Anniversary Commemorative Edition. Traces the part played by the Far East Air Forces (FEAF) Bomber Command in the Korean War. FEAF used the B-29 as its workhorse, marking the last war this remarkable plane flew.
Air War Over Korea
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Author : Robert Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Air War Over Korea written by Robert Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with History categories.
In many ways Korea was like no other war of the 20th century. It was a bloody conflict that was to last for three years. . History of air campaigns of the Korean War including sections on battles of Pusan and Yalu.
Giants Over Korea
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Author : Lou Fulgaro
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2003
Giants Over Korea written by Lou Fulgaro and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Air Group 83 boarded the Aircraft Carrier The Essex on March 11, 1945. They stayed till the war ended. Lt.(jg) Edward Pappert writes about life aboard the carrier. He takes you with him on strikes against the Japanese homeland. He tells about his wingman, Lt.(jg) Vern Coumbe's being shot down, spending the night on Japanese soil and his subsequent rescue. Other true tales include: a division of Marine Pilots that can't find their way back to the carrier, the sinking of the Japanese battle ship The Yamato, the invasion of Okinawa, and others.
Corsair
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Author : Barrett Tillman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Corsair written by Barrett Tillman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with History categories.
The Last War Of The Superfortresses
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Author : Leonid Krylov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
The Last War Of The Superfortresses written by Leonid Krylov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
This work is an attempt by the authors to give as full and detailed a history as possible of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and the principal strike force of the United States Far East Air Force - the B-29 'Superfortress' bombers during the course of the Korean War between 1950-1953. Military documents, which the authors have studied over many years of work in the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in Podolsk - as well as published Western sources - form the basis of this book. The recollections of pilots who served in the 64th Fighter Air Corps, and who participated personally in the events described, are also widely used. Almost all the battles that took place between Soviet fighters and the 'Superfortresses' are analyzed in detail; the authors have, on the basis of a comparison of Soviet archive documents and data from published Western sources, attempted to clarify the actual losses on both sides in these battles. Particular attention has been paid to key events in the history of the confrontation between the MiG-15 and B-29 such as the air battles of April and October 1951, which had a significant impact on the course of the Korean War and influenced the development of military aviation in both the USSR and the USA. Following the encounters on the approaches to the bridges at Andung of 12 April 1951 Strategic Air Command decided against using 'Superfortresses' close to the area around the MiG bases. The outcome of a series of air battles from 22 to 27 October 1951 - the most famous of which was the battle between MiGs and B-29s in the area close to the airfield at Namsi on 23 October ('Black Tuesday') was a ban by Strategic Air Command on daylight operations by 'Superfortresses' in the Soviet fighter's zone of operation. These battles also influenced the technical policy of the United States Air Force in relation to strategic bombers. Extensive losses in combat with the MiGs served as one of the most influential arguments for curtailing the piston engine B-36 and B-50 bomber programs and boosting development of one of the most famous aircraft in the history of global aviation - the B-52 'Stratofortress'. Night operations, to which the B-29s and subsequently Soviet fighters were transferred, are also analyzed in detail in this book. These nocturnal operations culminated in the air battles of December 1952 and January 1953. After sustaining losses in these battles that were comparable to those of October 1951 the 'Superfortresses' would subsequently only carry out nocturnal sorties to the MiGs' zone of operation in poor weather conditions. In this work, the authors have analyzed the advantages and the disadvantages of the La-11 and the MiG-15bis - the principal fighters of the 64th Fighter Air Corps - from the point of view of their ability to intercept the B-29s. Attention has been paid to the tactics of the opposing sides, and to how these changed over the course of the war. The technical aspects of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and 'Superfortresses' have been examined, and the reasons behind the different periods of success or failure in terms of performance in combat have been identified. A great deal of statistical material has been provided in this book, which characterizes combat operations carried out by the B-29s and the fighters of the 64th Fighter Air Corps, both within the text itself and in the form of easy-to-use tables. The book is illustrated with photographs obtained both from the personal archives of veterans of the 64th Fighter Air Corps; from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; and US National Archives. Color profiles showing camouflage & markings are also included.
F3d Ef 10 Skyknight Units Of The Korean And Vietnam Wars
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Author : Joe Copalman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-20
F3d Ef 10 Skyknight Units Of The Korean And Vietnam Wars written by Joe Copalman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with History categories.
The Douglas F3D Skyknight was an early but effective attempt at combining new technologies together in a lethal package capable of shipboard operation. Whereas most fighters relied on speed and maneuverability, the portly, straight-winged F3D relied on three radars, four 20mm cannon, and – most importantly – darkness. Having first flown in March 1948, the Skyknight's first taste of war came in September 1952, when Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513 [VMF(N)-513] deployed to Korea. The most important job assigned to VMF(N)-513 was the escorting of USAF B-29 bombers over northern Korea. Whereas Chinese and North Korean MiG-15s relied on ground-controlled intercept radar for steering guidance into firing positions, the F3D, with its own onboard radars, was autonomously lethal – it could detect, track and target MiGs all on its own. Skyknight crews ended the Korean War with six nocturnal kills in exchange for one combat loss. After the war, 35 Skyknights were converted into electronic warfare (EW) aircraft. As US air operations over North Vietnam intensified in early 1965, the need for a tactical EW jet to provide electronic countermeasures (ECM) protection to accompany strike packages north became apparent. For all of its early effectiveness over North Vietnam, the proliferation of radar-guided guns and missiles began to erode the advantage created by EF-10 escort support, which flew its last combat mission in October 1969. This highly illustrated volume explores the F3D Skynights and their deployment during the Korean and Vietnam wars, using first-hand accounts from aircrew, original photographs and 30 profile artworks to explore their key roles as an escort aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft.
The United States Air Force In Korea 1950 1953
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Author : Robert Frank Futrell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The United States Air Force In Korea 1950 1953 written by Robert Frank Futrell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Government publications categories.