The definitive account of F-4 Corsair Units deployed in the Korean War (1950-1953); this book tells the story of the 26 US Navy Squadrons; most of which were carrier based; and the 6 Marine Corps F-4 squadrons that flew combat missions against the North Koreans.Drawing from a vast repository of personal interviews with F-4 pilots; the author paints a harrowing picture of the deadly combat of this often forgotten air war. Included in this volume is the story of Lt Guy Bordelon; the US Navy's sole ace of the Korean War; who flew an F4U-5N night-fighter against the night raiders sent up by the Korean Air force. Backing up the text is a vast number of previously unpublished private photographs that bring the stories of these pilots to life. Finally the book contains extensive appendices that detail every unit deployment by carrier; air group; Corsair model and tail code. Also included is a detailed list noting every Corsair lost in the war; with tail number; pilot; date of loss and the unit.
#5892557 in Books Tauris Academic Studies 2009-03-15 2009-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .96 x 5.65l; .90 #File Name: 1845115872288 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reading is a chore; but the information is surprising.By lyndonbrechtThis book is intriguing only because of the subject. The text is pretty much a chore to read; and the maps are not very useful. The fact that there were Muslims in the Baltic region is contrary to the prevailing view that Islam is a matter of very recent immigration and is an intrusive presence in Europe.There have been Muslims in the region since the 14th century when there was a population of Muslim Tatars in what was then Poland-Lithuania (which was for a time; the largest European state). Apparently some descendants are still there.I cannot recommend this book except for the information; which for some readers may make the chore of slogging through it. worthwhile.
