Shadows
Airlift and Airwar in Biafra and Nigeria 1967-1970
Draper, Michael I.
The result of many years research, Shadows describes fully for the first time the aviation aspects of the Nigerian Civil War. Biafras motley mix of antiquated and modern aircraft was acquired through various dubious and clandestine channels. They faced the Nigerian Air Force,
L-29 Delfins and Ilyushin Il-28s. Despite being land-locked for most of the war Biafra held out, its only link to the outside world being an air bridge to a converted bush airstrip deep in the Biafran heartland. The strip supported an amazing airlift of arms and food - the largest civilian relief airlift in history - which, for almost 18 months kept a nation alive. This book tracks the aircraft and men that took part. A special section traces the intriguing web of British aircraft dealers trying to sell aircraft to the Biafran government - expressly against the wishes of Whitehall. The author has gained access to many confidential files as well as Church and International Red Cross records.
An enticing selection of photographs taken in Biafra and Nigeria, many never previously published, richly illustrate every aspect of the air conflict and inclucles views of Nigerian Air Force MiG-17Fs ancl Jet Provosts and Biafran B-26s, among many other rare pictures. This is the story that has waited 30 years to be told.
Hardcover with dust jacket, large format
288 Seiten / pages
many photos and maps
very good condition
Aldershot, England - 1999 - Hikoki Publications
Art.Nr. 16135
