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Last War of the Superfortresses

MiG-15 versus B-29 in the Korean War 1950–53

By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

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Last War of the Superfortresses

MiG-15 versus B-29 in the Korean War 1950–53

By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

In Last War of the Superfortresses the authors provide a detailed history of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and the United States Far East Air Force’s B-29 ‘Superfortress’ bombers during the Korean War of 1950–1953, drawing on Military documents in the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation in Podolsk as well as published Western sources. 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 and 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. 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.’ The authors analyze 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, along with the technical aspects of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and ‘Superfortresses’. Last War of the Superfortresses is illustrated with photographs from the personal archives of veterans of the 64th Fighter Air Corps, the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, and the US National Archives. An extended color profile section showing camouflage and markings of nearly 40 aircraft is also included. “If you are interested in the conflict in Korea or just fancy something different, this book will not disappoint. It is an education, and it comes with all the style we have come to expect from this publisher. Recommended.” War History Online "... This is a book loaded with statistics and excellent narrative accounts of air to air, jet to bomber and jet to jet arrangements." Airborne Quarterly

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1804516414

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Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

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Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war, with a total of 52 Soviet pilots scoring five or more victories there. The history of these covert actions has been a long-buried secret and this book is the first English publication to detail the only instance when the Cold War became 'hot'. This book uncovers Soviet combat experiences during the Korean War from detailed unit histories and rare first-hand account. With access to extensive Russian archives, the authors offer an enthralling insight into an air war that has been largely covered up and neglected. Illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and detailed full colour profiles, this book is a unique opportunity to read about an often-forgotten aspect of the Cold War.

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By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

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Last War of the Superfortresses

MiG-15 versus B-29 in the Korean War 1950–53

By: Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev

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MiG-15 versus B-29 in the Korean War 1950–53

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Last War of the Superfortresses

Last War of the Superfortresses

Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War

Last War of the Superfortresses

Last War of the Superfortresses

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