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MiG Alley
- The US Air Force in Korea, 1950-53
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened.
From that point onwards, a very different story began to emerge. Far from decisive American victories over an unsophisticated opponent, the aerial battles of the Korean War were, at least in the early years, evenly matched affairs, fought to an approximate 1:1 victory-loss ratio. Though the Soviet victories declined over the following years, this had more to do with home politics than American tactics.
In addition to the aerial combat over MiG Alley, this title covers the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, including the failed strategic bombing campaign and the escalating nuclear threat. Incorporating first-hand accounts from those involved, both US and Soviet, this new history of the US Air Force in Korea reveals the full story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies.
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- NJMaxton
- 02-04-24
Very, very detailed.
Hugely detailed account of the air war. Not surprisingly as it is an Osprey publication. Well worth a listen.
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- Dai pp. Sandy
- 11-07-23
Another forgotten war
Another UN failure how many have there been since 1945. To much jaw jaw not enough action!
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