PDF Black Tuesday Over Namsi: A True History of the Epic Air Battle of the Korean War by Lt. Col. UASF (ret.); Earl J. McGill in History

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. A Great Contribution to Military HistoryBy AlanThis is required reading for anyone interested in military history. It is the story of the greatest jet fighter engagement in history. And; it forever changed the way the USAF conducts war.It was also one of the most disastrous missions ever flown by US bombers. Only one of nine B-29s returned to their original base. Although it was a big news at the time; the story was almost forgotten.Author Earl McGill spent years interviewing survivors; and researching US and Russian documents. He was also a B-29 pilot stationed in Okinawa with the ill fated 307th. Although he was not on the Black Tuesday mission; he flew other missions to the same area and was engaged with the same Russian fighter pilots He tells much of the story from the viewpoint of the combatants on both the US and Russian sides.This is not the typical book-by-a-pilot. McGill is an experienced writer and historian. "Black Tuesday Over Namsi" is meticulously researched and well written.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MiG-15s battle B-29s over North KoreaBy Larry MayesThis is a well researched and written book that tells the epic story of the first major confrontations between the North Korean/Russian MiG-15s and USAF B-29s over North Korea. Author McGill also gives a good rundown of the overall tactical and strategic situations leading up to these aerial confrontations; including details on the various aircraft from both sides and their places in the ensuing air battles. His research; combined with his intimate knowledge of the B-29 from his own experience flying similar missions; gives the story a realistic and chilling tenor that makes for engrossing reading. This is an excellent rendition of a part of Korean War history seldom told or understood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book demonstrates the SHOCK of how the USSR got a jump on the United StatesBy Tucson TomWhen the Soviet Russian MiG-15's jumped the B-29's over Korea; there was one terrible shock!The cannon fire from the MiG-15's required only one or two hits to completely eviscerate the B-29's. It was a slaughter. One of my friends who flew B-29's in combat referred to it as suicide and death wish.We were absolutely unprepared for the rapid and secret technological advances that had taken place and the horrible cost to the Americans and to the South Koreans and to the cause of freedom was enormous.This book demonstrates the need to keep up; to stay knowledgable; and the price you pay if you fail to do so.