Korean War Aircraft from Viceroy Books

Osprey Pub Co, 2019. New book, 96 pages, COM128. Built within a 180-day time limit in 1943, the F-80 Shooting Star first saw service in Italy in the final year of World War 2, and consequently was sent to bases in the US, Europe and the Far East after VJ Day. It was the latter groups based in Japan that… Read more about this item

Osprey Pub Co, 2019. New book, 96 pages, COM128. Built within a 180-day time limit in 1943, the F-80 Shooting Star first saw service in Italy in the final year of World War 2, and consequently was sent to bases in the US, Europe and the Far East after VJ Day. It was the latter groups based in Japan that… Read more about this item

Osprey Pub Co, 2014. New book, 96 pages, COM103. In 1948 the USAF, Marine Corps and US Navy were concentrating on converting over to an all-jet force. When the Korean War started in June 1950, the USAF had built up a sizable jet force in the Far East, while the US Navy was in the early stages of getting F9F… Read more about this item

Osprey Pub Co, 2013. New book, 80 pages, DUE50. As the routed North Korean People's Army (NKPA) withdrew into the mountainous reaches of their country and the People's Republic of China (PRC) funneled in its massive infantry formations in preparation for a momentous counter-offensive in the last months of 1950, both lacked adequate air power to challenge US and UN… Read more about this item

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2008. New book, 96 pages, 72 photos, 36 color profiles, 8 1/72 scale drawings. ACE82. 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… Read more about this item

Osprey Publishing, 2009. New book, 96 pages, COM78. The definitive account of F-4 Corsair Units deployed in the Korean War, 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… Read more about this item

4+ Publishing, 1997. New book, 48 pages. The ubiquitous Soviet swept-wing fighter which first appeared during the Korean War. Contents: 60 colour, 193 b/w photos, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, type history and technical description, production overview, 4 pages camouflage profiles, cutaway drawing, pull-out poster, cockpit interior drawings, camouflage details, armament & equipment description.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by… Read more about this item

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999. New book, 184 pages, slight rubbing wear to jacket, 200 + photos. This is a documentary history of one of the most famous fighters ever built during a historically almost unrecognized was. Flown by four air forces in support of the United Nations, the F-51 Mustang dropped more napalm and fired more rockets… Read more about this item

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2006. New book, 96 pages, 86 photos, 65 color photos, 6 1/48 scale diagrams. ACE72. The entry of the United State’s premier jet interceptor into the Korean War was triggered by the ever-increasing presence of the Soviet-built MiG-15 south of the Yalu River. The possibility of the USAF losing air supremacy over the Korean… Read more about this item

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2006. New book, 96 pages, 92 photos, 65 color profiles, 6 1/48 scale diagrams. ACE70. The 51st Fighter Wing initially flew the F-80C in the Korean War, but in 1951, the 51st brought in high-scoring World War 2 ace Colonel Francis Gabreski to assume command when it converted from the F-80 over to the… Read more about this item

Airlife Publishing, 2004. New book, 96 pages, 87 photos, 23 colour illustrations. With its distinctive wail it is remembered from the 1950s for its air superiority in the Korean War where it tangled with Russia's MiG-15 in the first jet vs jet combats. It was the first experience of high seppd jet flight for the NATO air forces and it… Read more about this item

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 2004. New book, 96 pages, COM42, 67 B&W photos, 39 colour profiles, 54 colour nose art illustrations, 9 1/96 scale drawings. This book is the story of a majestic bomber of the propeller era flying perilous combat missions against a sleek, nimble warplane of the jet age, the Soviet MiG-15. A very heavy… Read more about this item

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1995. New book, 99 pages, ACE04. The first virtually all-jet war, the conflict in Korea saw F-86 Sabres of the USAF take on MiG-15s of the North Korean and Chinese air forces. Although the Allied pilots were initially taken aback by the ability of the communist fighter in combat, sound training and skilful… Read more about this item