Naval Aviation in the Korean War - Aircraft, Ships and Men (Pen & Sword) - New

Naval Aviation in the Korean War - Aircraft, Ships and Men (Pen & Sword)\n\nThe first part of this book covers the role of US aircraft carriers and aircraft in stopping the initial communist push into the south, the Inchon Landing and the Pusan Perimeter Break-out.  It goes on to describe the stabilization of the front lines after the Chinese had entered the war during 1951.  At this time, the emphasis for naval air operations is centered on interdiction behind the lines.  The focus is on trying to stop road and rail traffic from re-supplying the communist troops and allowing them to built up to a major offensive.  The entry of the F2H Banshee into carrier operations, gave the US Navy four types of aircraft.  During 1952 most carrier air groups spend their time off the coast of North Korea while hitting targets up along the Yalu River.  This put them well within the range of the MiG-15s.  Navy F9F Panthers were used as top cover while the Corsai0