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The Sea and Air War in SE Asia, 1950-1953
| Author | John R.P. Lansdown |
| Publisher | Crecy |
| ISBN # | 0947554645 |
| On-line Merchant | The Naval and Military Press |
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Cover Notes
Although within living memory
of those who took part, and their families, the Korean war has been largely
neglected in publishing. There have been only a small number of books available
and these have tended to detail the actions of the British, Commonwealth
and US Armies. The fact that the British and Commonwealth navies, and particularly
the Fleet Air Arm, were heavily involved has been largely overlooked. This
imbalance has at last been redresses by an author who, as a Lt. Commander,
served with the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) in Korea on board the aircraft carrier
H.M.S. Glory. In this book, John Lansdown has produced the definitive record
of this era, including a historical perspective of the
period leading up to the
conflict and a full and detailed history of sea and air operations in South
East Asia from 1950-1953. All Royal Navy and United States ships involved
in the conflict are mentioned, and all the carrier which saw action are
detailed in the text. This vital work of reference is enlivened by a stunning
photographic content and extracts from the Squadron Diaries and Line Books,
covering every day that aircraft flew into battle. A Unique and absorbing
book.
Reviews
James Paul rated this book Excellent
An excellent book which, as noted in the cover notes, covers every accident, aircraft loss and action under taken by the FAA and Royal Navy during the Korean War as well as providing a balanced account of the actions in which the carriers had no part and the air war. This excellent book also details the awards made to every carrier and the personnel which served in the war and makes an excellent experience for those interested in the intensity of carrier operations and its associated dangers.
Peter.W.J.Parsons rated this book Excellent
For all of the carrier crews who served in Korean waters and for those who wished they had,this is the book to have with all of its detailed description.
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