Interview with Lionel Reid: Insights on the Angolan Bush War & Aerial Combat - "The MiG Diaries"

Interview with Lionel Reid, a former South African Air Force pilot who played a pivotal role in the Angolan conflict from 1986 to 1989. Reid, who piloted Bosbok light reconnaissance aircraft and Puma helicopters during the war, shares his invaluable experiences and deep insights into the air combat scenarios of the time.

Lionel Reid has teamed up with Lt-Col Eduardo González Sarría, former MiG-23 Squadron Commander of the Cuban Air Force, in an unprecedented collaboration to create "The MiG Diaries." This groundbreaking book sheds light on the untold stories of aerial warfare over Angola, combining personal accounts from pilots of the South African, Cuban, and Angolan air forces. With perspectives often omitted from mainstream narratives, this book offers a fresh and balanced view of the conflict, challenging conventional South African viewpoints.

Through rare and previously unpublished images and the artistic contributions of former fighter pilot Sean Thackwray, "The MiG Diaries" not only recounts history but brings it vividly to life.

Join us as Lionel Reid delves into the making of this unique historical account and shares the remarkable journey of collaborating with his former adversary to paint a more complete picture of the Angolan Bush War and its air battles.

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