Inside a Cold War USAF Fighter Squadron
FRHistS; independent Cold War historian and broadcaster; NYT-recommended
Selection · Edition 2026-07-10
Michael Makatura recounts life in the 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Hahn Air Base in West Germany during the late Cold War, then into Desert Storm. Strong on the day-to-day readiness posture of a NATO frontline unit — hardened shelters, alert rotations, and the transition from Cold War deterrence to actual combat operations over Iraq.
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