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MiG fever.

Authors :
Lowery, John
Source :
Air & Space Smithsonian. Apr/May99, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p16. 2p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Relates an incident of United States Air Force fighter jets firing on their allies that occurred during the author's stint as a member of the 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Kimpo Air Base in Korea in 1953. Details of a condition known as MiG fever; Similarity between the MiG-15 and the F-86 Sabrejet planes; Members of the Red Flight squadron that were hit by friendly fire; Effort to rescue the downed pilot.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08862257
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Air & Space Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1743637