Aviation Classics  |  Cold War Jets
During the latter half of the 20th century Western Europe lived in perpetual fear of an attack from the East.
Countering this threat meant the defences of NATO had to be continually reinforced with the latest technologies – resulting in the Cold War arms race.
While any actual strike was thought likely to end in mutually assured destruction, the intervening period would see intense action as the two sides met. Air superiority would be essential, as had been proven during the Second World War, since it was vital for the bombers to get through with their nuclear payload.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Aviation Classics Cold War Jets.