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  • 712 large format pages,
    8 1/2 x 11 inch format
  • Over 1,000 never-before-
    published photographs from the Korean War era
  • Formerly classified unit history highlights
  • Riveting personal accounts from some of the finest Mustang pilots that ever flew this combat work horse
  • Chronology of significant events throughout the Korean War
  • Extensive glossary of terms and slang used by pilots and airmen during the Korean War
  • List of more than 3,500 Korean War veterans of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing
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Reviews of Truckbusters from Dogpatch

Truckbusters from Dogpatch - Belle Aire Press - Korean War. Truckbusters from Dogpatch: The Combat Diary of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in the Korean War, 1950-1953, ISBN 0-9640138-2-7 is the true-life account of the U.S. Air Force’s 18th Wing--12th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 12th Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, 18th Wing, 2 Squadron SAAF, 2 Squadron South African Air Force, 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 67th Squadron, Fifth Air Force--from 1950 to 1953, the period of the korean war (including: korean war battles, korean war history, korean war photographs, korean war stories, korean war veterans, and korean war videos), during which their air-combat heroism helped save South Korea from defeat by the North Korean and Chinese Communist Forces. The Truckbusters of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing flew the venerable P-51/F-51 Mustang for much of the Korean War, then transitioned into the F-86 Sabrejet, changing the history of Korean War and the U.S. Air Force in the process. Told as much as possible in the words of the heroic men themselves, this riveting chronicle of the “Forgotten War” is illuminated by more than 1,000 Korean War photographs, Korean War videos, Korean War Veterans’ memoirs and scrapbooks, and previously-classified U.S. Air Force military documents. By telling the 18th Wing’s Korean War story in such a vivid, tangible way, Truckbusters from Dogpatch author CAPT Tracy D. Connors, brings readers directly into the harrowing world of the unit’s fighter pilots, mechanics, medics, supply sergeants, and other unforgettable characters.” Bowker BookWire Reviews... accorded a 3 1/2 star review, the highest rating of any listed book to Truckbusters From Dogpatch.

"With more than 1,000 black-and-white photographs and an engaging page layout somewhere between magazine and scrapbook, Truckbusters from Dogpatch is a rich historical document, entertaining read, and ode to the dedication, professionalism, creative problem-solving, and sacrifice of more than 3,500 of the Air Force's finest. Author Tracy D. Connors has done a truly admirable job in writing and assembling this book. From the macroscopic view of the Wing's role in the war, to the workarounds crew chiefs used to keep their Mustangs in the air, Truckbusters from Dogpatch is fascinating, informative, and visceral."

- Bowker BookWire
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Click here to see and hear Captain Connors explain why he wrote Truckbusters From Dogpatch.

In this video Captain Tracy Connors explains how and why he wrote Truckbusters From Dogpatch.
In this video Captain Tracy Connors explains how and why he wrote Truckbusters From Dogpatch

“The story of this awesome and unique Wing is long overdue. It is a saga that clearly illustrates the gathering and performance of the best, brightest and bravest group of combat fighter pilots and their exceptional support personnel that I have ever known. For me my days as a Truckbuster are truly amongst the very finest days of my life and believe me, as I look back from my ninth decade there have been some great days.”

- Lt. General Devol “Rock” Brett, USAF (Ret)

"What a tremendous, true combat history of a fighting outfit. I have never read the equal of this book. Anyone who wants to know what it’s like in combat needs to read 'Truckbusters From Dogpatch.' I read it in awe and I wish you well in your endeavors."

- Wilfred "Budd" Stapley

“What an amazing book. Surely, this is a significant and valuable record of an important chapter in American military history. Truly remarkable! The scope of it is overwhelming.”

- Dr. Frances B. Kinne, Chancellor Emeritus, Jacksonville University

"Truckbusters is a monumental effort by Captain Connors and will certainly fill a big nitch in the history of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing."

- Lt. Col. Richard H. Schiebel, USAF (Ret)

“A masterful job...enjoyable to read...large number of photos a strongpoint of the book...photos complement the stories well...make them meaningful...does not pull his punches...sobering moments...runs the gamut of the Wing’s experience in Korea...stories are revealing for folks who may not have been aware of what was going on in Korea...some stories paint graphic pictures of combat that may not be palatable to squeamish readers...it is about war, after all...includes the humor and pathos of every day events...When looking for a thorough, education history of the air war in Korea,” readers “cannot do any better.”

- Graybeard Magazine, Korean War Veterans Association