Air Wars Over Congo, Volume 1: 1960-1968: From Belgian Congo Force Publique Air Wing to the Mercenary Revolts

by Daniel Kowalczuk

Ever since the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo, or DRC) was released into independence by Belgium, in June 1960, its skies have been full of action. During the crisis, and immediately afterwards, the Belgians evacuated their colonists and military personnel.

Hardly was this action was over when the mineral-rich province of Katanga attempted to break away and the separatists created their own air force, the Force A rienne Katangaise...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191162864X
• ISBN13: 9781911628644
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 80 Pages