A MiG-15 to Freedom: Memoir of the Wartime North Korean Defector
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A MiG-15 to Freedom by No Kum-Sok and J. Roger Osterholm is a rare firsthand account of a North Korean defector’s wartime experiences during the Korean War. The book chronicles the author’s pivotal role in delivering the first North Korean MiG-15 fighter jet to American forces in 1953—revealing critical intelligence that reshaped Cold War aviation strategy. This memoir provides a unique window into the geopolitical tensions of the 1950s and the challenges faced by wartime defectors.
- Format: Paperback with 231 pages
- Target audience: History enthusiasts, military aviation collectors
- Key features: Detailed historical narrative, Cold War aviation context
- Collector value: Firsthand account of a significant wartime moment
- Published by McFarland in collaboration with the author’s translator
Authored by No Kum-Sok with historical research by J. Roger Osterholm.
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