Yuri Sutiagin, Igor Seidov, Stuart Britton (EDT) MIG Menace Over Korea

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This fascinating biography of a Russian flying ace offers a rare glimpse into the role of the Soviet Air Force during the Korean War. Nikolai Vasilevich Sutiagin was the top-scoring Soviet flying ace of the Korean War. He flew his MiG-15 in lethal dogfights against American Sabres and Australian Meteors, winning twenty-two victories. For his distinguished service, he was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, the Soviet military's highest honor. Now, with the opening of the Russian archives, this authoritative biography presents a full account of Sutiagin's life and career. Beyond these official records, the authors draw from the reminiscences of Sutiagins comrades and his wifes personal diary to present a nuanced and vividly detailed portrait of one of Russia's greatest fighter pilots.