Wings of the C. I. A.

Throughout its history, the CIA has never hesitated in playing the role of the armed wing in the service of a White House always eager for clandestine actions. Acting as a veritable unofficial army, the American Intelligence Agency used aircraft widely to achieve its ends, often losing in discretion what it had gained in efficiency!
From simple logistic operations to the most abrupt offensive actions, not forgetting espionage missions which were in keeping with its real nature, the CIA has written some of the most incredible pages in the history of worldwide aeronautics.
From Bosnia to Zaire, along with the harsh areas of Iraqi Kurdistan, it continues today to use its airborne wing with a consummate artistry possible because of its huge financial means.
One thing is certain ... the wings of the CIA will carry on for quite a while.


by Frederic Lert
Published by Histoire and Collections 1998 432pp illustrated, bibliography. 15x24 paperback, previous owner's stamp otherwise mint.
English language edition of a French publication.





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