Korean Combat

George Yeoman #10

by Robert Jackson

In June 1950, North Korean forces storm South Korea, precipitating a war between the United Nations and Communist states. The UN know that it is not a war that can be won on the American and Australian forces fight in the air, in newly-engineered high powered jets. One of the men tasked with their own squadron is George Yeoman of the RAF, a highly respected British Wing Commander, who must introduce pilots to a new fighter plane, in order to counter the increasing threat of the North Korean Forces’ Soviet built and dangerously effective MiGs. With merciless Russian General Krylenko commanding airstrike operations, Yeoman is all too aware of the perils he faces, especially with a young family waiting for him back in England. And the enemies have a new weapon, in the form of the MiG 15, their most capable fighter pilot yet. Yeoman and his comrades must intercept the attacks from North Korean and Chinese forces, something made especially difficult by the unofficial involvement of extremely talented Soviet pilots. Will Yeoman and his squadron manage to avoid the perils of aerial warfare, and succeed in bringing down the relentless Krylenko? Or will Yeoman fall, and be another forgotten casualty in The Forgotten War? A story of comradeship, of victory and of loss and of a new, terrifying type of military warfare, Korean Combat is the thrilling ninth book in the immensely popular Yeoman series. Praise for Robert Jackson 'Takes you to the heart of the action.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold Kill Robert Jackson (b. 1941) is a prolific author of military and aviation history, having become a fulltime writer in 1969. As an active serviceman in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve he flew a wide range of aircraft, ranging from jets to gliders. Korean Combat is part of the Sergeant George Yeoman series.

140 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2016

About the author

Robert Jackson was born in 1941 in the North Yorkshire village of Melsonby. A former pilot and navigation instructor, his active involvement with aviation lasted many years. Following his retirement from the RAFVR in 1977 as a squadron leader, he became a full-time aviation writer and aerospace correspondent and lectured extensively on strategic issues. He speaks five languages, including Russian, and has written more than forty nonfiction works on military affairs. He is also the author of the popular Yeoman and SAS fiction series.

Reviews

[Tony Hisgett · Rating 2 out of 5]

A description of part of the air war in Korea, especially from the view point of the Australian Meteor squadrons, with a guest appearance from Wing Commander George Yeomen.
The story jumps around a bit too much and to be honest it isn’t really a story just a collection of incidents. We get to see a little of George, but the series has long since stopped being his story.

[John McNair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy to report that Yeoman is back to flying after his Malayan tour! In fact, this book was nearly all flying ops, but this time in the early years of the jet age during the Korean War. I was a little surprised to read how tough a fight it was for the (mostly) Americans and some Commonwealth airman against the MiG-15. Losses were high - too high. The North American Mustangs had no chance, the Boeing B-29s were falling like flies, and even the early models of the F-86 Sabre were outmatched by well trained Chinese and of course Russian pilots manning the MiG-15s (the North Korean pilots were quickly dealt with). Tactics had to be adapted and even the playbook of the Luftwaffe in War Two was taken into account. But there was the usual fine detail about life in Korea (and Japan) in the early 1950s as well, as told by someone who was either there or had direct access to those who were. And Yeoman, despite his rank and time-in still manages to get airborne now and then and at times finds himself in the most trying circumstances. Fortunately his luck holds and he even bags a MiG-15! I was disappointed the story ended, it was so enjoyable and highly readable.

[Brenda Ramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating view into the lives of brave airmen

It was moving and informative to read about the airmen and the strategies of the pilots of the Korean War. It is impressive the skill and courage of these men, and the coordination of units from multiple countries. I had not heard these stories before.

[Stuart Austwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a series that is well worth reading

This series is as historically accurate as possible for a fictional set of books.
The author obviously has experience of some of the situations depicted.
The books are educational, and very entertaining.
What I classify as a must read.

[Tom Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced with a great story. Enjoyable read

I really enjoy the Yeoman series of books. Korean Combat of course deals with the Korean conflict and the role of Aussie Meteors playing their part in the war. Great action sequences and characters.

[Dennis Landon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

[Warren Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed

History and the hardships that all the men fighting made and endured in the terrible climate of Korea are well documented.

[Snakeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another cracking Yeoman adventure.

[Chris Bohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flying High

What a surprise this read was. I did

not expect the tale to have the ability to keep me interested but it did and then some. Then to read the epilogue and find out that the story is historical history and while embellished it's true. Kept me interested throughout.?

[Steve Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fair military yarn.

I've been reading the previous titles in the series from Robert Jackson and am finding them to be well written generally but with a hastily written ending that spoils it all somewhat. This book in the series is no exception.

[Wyldrabbit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exceptionally written. I usually do not pick war history books, but this one really got my attention. I have not read any of the others in this series, but I plan on picking them up.
Thank you for the opportunity to review .