There were seven US and seven Soviet combat pilots who achieved ace status in two different wars. These men developed and honed their dog fighting skills while flying piston engine fighters during WWII and then later they advanced to the next level while flying faster jet fighters over Korea. Francis S. Gabreski Francis Stanley "Gabby" … Continue reading Pilot Aces in Two Wars (WWII and Korea)
Category: Korea
South Korean Air Force 1950-53
The South Korean Air Force was formed in 1949 with no combat aircraft available. Soon after the Korean War broke out on 25 June 1950, the South Koreans received their first 10 F-51 Mustang fighter planes and were forced to train and become effective combat pilots while under fire. The fledgling tiny air force fought … Continue reading South Korean Air Force 1950-53
Centurion Tanks in Korea
The Centurion was the primary British Army main battle tank of the post-WWII period. Introduced in 1945, it is widely considered to be one of the most successful post-war tank designs. The Centurion Mk. III had a powerful main gun with a gun stabilizer, which was very effective over rough terrain. Its combat debut was … Continue reading Centurion Tanks in Korea
Gloster Meteor Jet in WWII/Korea
The twin engine, straight winged, Gloster Meteor jet was the Allies first operational jet fighter of WWII. During the war, it saw limited combat but never got the chance to engage any of the German jets in aerial combat. Six years later in the skies over Korea, the Meteor fought against the MiG-15 jet fighter … Continue reading Gloster Meteor Jet in WWII/Korea
M24 Chaffee in combat
The M24 Chaffee was a US light tank which came into service during the last months of WWII. It was also used in a number of post–WWII conflicts including the Korean War and by the French in the First Indochina War. M24s were then used in limited combat by South Vietnam and its last major … Continue reading M24 Chaffee in combat
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