Napier. The aerial aspect of the Korean War was the first large-scale combat between high-performance jet aircraft. It marked the transition between the piston-engined aircraft of WWII and the jet aircraft of modern times. Examining the Korean War chronologically, this title includes parts played by the North Korean, Chinese, and Soviet air forces, as well as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines. A must read for fans of aviation and the Korean War! 320 pages, photos throughout, 7½"x 10", hardcover.