I have just read [this] book in one sitting; informative, logical and persuasive. A veritable "tour de force" which adds to our knowledge and appreciation of events past and challenges ahead. I was particularly interested in the US perspective, of which I was mainly ignorant and the slightly internecine Falkland TG aviation tangles. I have had no qualms about my distaste and mistrust of the Crabs; the book confirmed all that I knew. I was impressed with the strategic conclusions which not only confirms my view about Whitehall and what needs to be done. I take nothing away from the overt support for the trans-Atlantic alliance, I would just add that, although admittedly a tangential matter for this book, the dependence upon the efforts of European continental powers to make up the whole alliance of northern hemisphere democracies is pivotal. I believe passionately that a European dimension to sea based air already exists and should be further exploited - CDG is a single but highly capable.. Read more
Commander Paul Fisher

In May 1970 the UK Ministry of Defence produced Air Publication 3410 ‘Royal Air Force – The Malayan Emergency 1948-1960.’ Classified ‘Restricted’ at the time it has now been republished verbatim in this well produced and very welcome book. The original work was an in-depth study, including the most comprehensive statistical analysis of the use and effectiveness of air power during the 12-year-long campaign against the Communist insurgency in Malaya. Initially, the text explains the background and describes the insurgent and security forces before giving an overview of the campaign. The main body then covers the organisation of the air forces (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF and RN) available before covering each major activity by role, viz: offensive air support, medium and short-range transport and air reconnaissance. It also outlines the raising of local forces before offering a concise summary. No fewer than 25 annexes provided detailed statistics of the campaign. The narrative is crisply.. Read more
Andrew Thomas - Author and Historian

 A valuable volume from the best Western author.
AeroSpace Magazine

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RAF News - Friday, November 17 2023

"Showcasing specific aircraft and highlighting significant missions illuminates the skills and emotions of the men who flew the machines. Bowman does an excellent job recounting stories about battles in the air and decision-making on the ground." Read the full review [link=https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2023/09/30/air-war-vietnam-by-martin-w-bowman/]here[/link]
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