Silver Wings, Golden Valor: The USAF Remembers KoreaRichard P. Hallion Proceedings of the Air Force¿s commemorative symposium on the Korean War, held on 7 June 2000. Sponsored by the Air Force History and Museums Program, Air Force Legislative Liaison, and Air Force Association, the goal of this symposium was ¿to set the record straight¿ on Korea as an ¿absolutely vital victory:¿ in the 40-year-long history of the Cold War, checking communism¿s spread. Dr. Richard Hallion, who edited the volume, notes that the most important lesson of Korea is the resolve that allows Airmen to continue providing unparalleled global vigilance, reach, and power. |
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Silver Wings, Golden Valor: The Usaf Remembers Korea Richard P. Hallion,Air Force Museums Program No preview available - 2012 |
Silver Wings. Golden Valor: The USAF Remembers Korea Air Force History and Museums Program No preview available - 2011 |
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