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Operation Aviary: Airborne Special Operations-Korea, 1950-1953

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As a German TV author working on a documentary about Cold War aerial operations "Behind Enemy Lines" I looked for material and reliable information on acitivities, also during the Korean War. This book was one of my most helpful sources, as was his author.

I agree I have read better written books, but some of these better written publications, like Orr Kellys "From A Dark Sky", lack fact checking. E.g Kellys account of a U-2 ditching turned out to be a myth.

In general: these operations are difficult to research, all human sources have by necessity a limited field of vision, but are often the best sources available and superior to sanitized files - so I think cautious reading and restraint in judgement are wise attitudes.

Colonel Dillard is a very good source. I recommend this DTP style booklet for anyone looking for facts about the Korean operations. I don't recommend it as literature or for photo quality (pictures look like photocopied).
I also recommend "Apollos Warriors" from Michael E. Haas as a general overview for the topic.

I think the previous comment is over the top, unneccesary harsh. Mr. Dillard HAD a different job, which was "somewhat" closer to the events he describes than most others authors can brag about. He was literally in the midst of the operations.

I give 5 stars, so the the new average rating will give a more accurate rating of the book(let).

Obviously written by a novice! Little connectivity, a jumble of "I dids". Try another profession Mr. Dillard.