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Title: MiG-21 Units of the Vietnam War (Osprey Combat Aircraft 29) by Istvan Toperczer, Mark Styling ISBN: 1-84176-263-6 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: December, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Lifting the veil on the NVPAF
Comment: Dr Istvan Toperczer has produced several books on the North Vietnamese People's Air Force and surfaced more photography and information on their side of the battle for the skies over North Vietnam against the United States than all the other researchers combined who have tried to elicit this type information. This volume is a welcome addition the Osprey series that deals with type aircraft (in this case the MiG-21) in conflicts. As the thirtieth anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities over North Vietnam approaches in 2003, it is fitting that this work has arrived for the many veterans and interested readers to be able to add to the considerable work on the subject which is always light on the aspect of the NVPAF perspective. The ability of this fledgling air force to introduce the MiG-21 into combat with "home-grown" pilots with a modicum of success in challenging the latest US fighters is a worthy read.
Rating: 4
Summary: A view from the other side of the hill
Comment: There has been some very good writing on the USAF side of the airwar over North Vietnam(for example 'Thud Ridge' by Col, J Broughton). This book gives at least a glimpse of what that war looked like from the other side.
The dialogue has a slightly scripted feel, but given that English is a second (at least) language for most of those involved, and the descriptions are to some degree at least the formalised language of the combat report, this is perhaps understandable.
The production is to Osprey's usual high standard with an interesting selection of colour profiles, and some very striking b/w's, the shot of a MiG 21 being airlifted into position under a Mil 6 being particularly memorable. Another feature is the attempt to reconcile the claims of each side with admitted losses.
Primarily a modelling resource, this is also a useful historical document, drawn from primary sources. I found it interesting enough to look for the author's other volume on MiG 17/19 units.
Thoroughly recommended
Rating: 5
Summary: If you fought Migs, this is a MUST read!
Comment: As a US Navy Radar Intercept Officer flying in the back-seat of Phantom IIs, I had two engagements with Mig-21s during the Vietnam war...won one, lost one. Winning is a lot more fun, that's for sure, but both types are very interesting. Reading Istvan Toperczer's book, "Mig-21 Units of the Vietnam War" was like taking a little peek inside the Mig pilots' play book...it gave me an idea of how they planned and set up their attacks... and it reinforced for me that we already had pretty good ideas of what was coming when we took them on in aerial combat.
This book has a lot of superb photographs, drawings, illustrations and words which all flow together very nicely and make reading it a real enjoyment. If you are interested in fighter-flying it will be very interesting, and for those who actually fought against the Migs in Vietnam, or tried to engage one, it will be intensely interesting. It was a unique experience for me to read this book and be able to critique it from the vantage point of one who actually lived through it. I highly recommend it as a purchase, and certainly it will make a great gift for any aviation buff, most particularly any military pilot. This book is not just another "book about flying", it is the product of some very thorough research and painstaking efforts to match-up all the reports by Dr. Toperczer, and reading it is like reading a colorful history book on a subject which you love.
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Title: US Navy F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers (1) 1965-1970 (Osprey Combat Aircraft 26) by Brad Elward, Peter Davies, Brad Edward ISBN: 184176163X Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: F-8 Crusader Units of the Vietnam War (Osprey Combat Aircraft 7) by Peter Mersky ISBN: 1855327244 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Israeli Mirage and Nesher Aces (Aircraft of the Aces, 59) by Shlomo Aloni ISBN: 1841766534 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: March, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Us Navy F-4 Phantom II Mig Killers: 1972-73 by Brad Elward, Peter Davies ISBN: 1841762644 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Arab Mig-19 & Mig-21 Units in Combat (Combat Aircraft, 44) by David Nicolle, Tom Cooper, Mark Styling ISBN: 1841766550 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: April, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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