Biafran Air Force

It’s the most protected, most storied, and most recognizable airplane in the world. It goes by a variety of names, some prosaic (Special Air Mission 28000), some more poetic (“Angel”). Whatever it’s called, AIR FORCE ONE is a powerful symbol of American might, leadership, and technological achievement. The plane is one of the most privileged and classified locations in America. Only a select few will ever be allowed inside. Welcome aboard. THE SECRET HISTORY OF AIR FORCE ONE will feature rare and exclusive interior and exterior footage of this incredible flying machine, in addition to gripping archive and fascinating insider interviews.

Whether you are interested in the career of an individual air-man or woman, researching medals awarded to a pilot or crew member or just want to know more about a particular squadron or operation, this book will point you in the right direction.

After Ginger Baker wrote music history with Cream and Eric Clapton broke up the successor band Blind Faith after only one LP and a U.S. stadium tour, Baker had the financial backing to set off on his first solo project. 'Ginger Baker's Air Force' began in 1970. It was Ginger's idea to mix the music of his African roots with popular Western music. It was to become the first 'World Music' band in music history, long before this music category even existed.

At the beginning of World War II the French faced the German invasion with 4,360 modern combat aircraft and 790 new machines currently arriving from French and American factories each month.