MiG Alley: Where Cold War Jets Clashed in the Skies of Korea
MiG Alley: Where Cold War Jets Clashed in the Skies of Korea - History Collection
5. Soviet Pilots in Disguise
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Unbeknownst to many at the time, skilled Soviet pilots flew combat missions over MiG Alley, secretly disguised in North Korean or Chinese uniforms and aircraft markings. To avoid escalating Cold War tensions into direct...