Combat Over Korea

Combat Over Korea

by PhilipChinnery (Author)

Synopsis

Combat Over Korea contains a superb selection of Allied airmen's first-hand operational experiences during this too often neglected war. These include aerial combat between fighters, a B-29 Superfortress bomber ditching in the sea and C-54 cargo plane being attacked by North Korean fighters.Worthy of particular mention are the exploits of the 'Death Rattlers' of VMF-323 and other Marine squadrons whose Corsairs flew close air support for the 1st Marine Division as they stormed ashore at Inchon and later when they helped save the Division from annihilation during the retreat from the Chosin Reservoir. Other accounts tell of hair-raising escapades after being shot down. While a number miraculously avoided capture, thanks to special rescue missions involving great skill and daring, many were less lucky. Their treatment by a merciless enemy in captivity was all too often brutal and very few escaped.While it was not until 1955 that the last POWs were released, the Author concludes that there is every possibility that a number were denied freedom forever.For its variety of air action and inspiring human courage, Combat Over Korea is unlikely to be bettered and will appeal strongly to a wide readership as well as aviation enthusiasts.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 242
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: 20 Oct 2011

ISBN 10: 1848844778
ISBN 13: 9781848844773

Media Reviews
A Stunning collection of Allied airmen's first hand wartime experiences...For its variety of air action and inspiring human courage, this title is unlikely to be bettered and should be on every bookshelf of those with an interest in the Korean air war. --Airfix Model World
Author Bio
Philip Chinnery is the chairman of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association and has carried out extensive research into the life of prisoners of the First World War in German hands. A prolific writer, he has published almost 20 books on military and aviation subjects including three on the Korean war for Pen and Sword. He also writes articles for Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly magazines and has recently produced two specials for Key Publishing on the Vietnam and Korean air wars. He is currently working on a second volume on the First World War describing the escapes carried out by desperate and determined prisoners of the Kaiser.