The Instant Air Force: The Creation of the CIA Air Unit in the Congo, 1962 by Le

Description: The Instant Air Force by Leif Hellström The former Belgian Congo became an important theatreof the Cold War in the early 1960s. The USAsupported the Congolese Government directly whilealso supporting the UN initiatives in the Congo.This necessitated some covert operations by the CIAwhen the above objectives conflicted. The attemptsin 1962 to provide the Congo with air supportagainst Katanga was a prime example of Washingtonhedging its bets by pursuing several parallelsolutions. One of these tracks involved having theCIA set up an air unit with old trainer aircraftobtained from Belgian stocks and piloted by Cubanveterans from the Bay of Pigs. This account, whichis based on extensive archival research andinterviews, chronicles the political events anddecisions in the Congo and Washington that led tothe involvement of the CIA. It also describes thepractical steps needed to actually create the airunit. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The former Belgian Congo became an important theatre of the Cold War in the early 1960s. The USA supported the Congolese Government directly while also supporting the UN initiatives in the Congo. This necessitated some covert operations by the CIA when the above objectives conflicted. The attempts in 1962 to provide the Congo with air support against Katanga was a prime example of Washington hedging its bets by pursuing several parallel solutions. One of these tracks involved having the CIA set up an air unit with old trainer aircraft obtained from Belgian stocks and piloted by Cuban veterans from the Bay of Pigs. This account, which is based on extensive archival research and interviews, chronicles the political events and decisions in the Congo and Washington that led to the involvement of the CIA. It also describes the practical steps needed to actually create the air unit. Author Biography The author is a historian from Stockholm, Sweden, writing inthe field of post-WWII history. The Congo in the 1960s is hisspecial area of interest. He has published several works in bothSwedish and English. Details ISBN3639069692 Short Title INSTANT AIR FORCE Pages 60 Language English ISBN-10 3639069692 ISBN-13 9783639069693 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle The Creation of the CIA Air Unit in the Congo, 1962 Country of Publication Germany Imprint VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. UK Release Date 2008-08-04 Author Leif Hellström Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. Publication Date 2008-08-04 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132419238;

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