The Fuerza Aérea Revolucionaria (FAR), one of the most powerful and
little-publicized air forces in the Americas, had Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG)
fighters as its main fighter aircraft, both in the defense of Cuban
territory against the threat of US invasion and in support of Cuban
leader's efforts to export their revolutionary ideals.
With its MiG fighters, Cuba's FAR was one of the symbols of the Cold
War. This book tells the history of a small Caribbean island that
challenged the might of the United States. Based on extensive research
with veteran airmen, historians, Cuban publications, and documents, the
introduction and utilization of all MiG models in FAR service is
described, from the aircraft's arrival, their deployment, and their
final fate, while reviewing at the same time the history of Cuban
military aviation to present times. Richly illustrated with over 170
photographs and color profiles, it details the history of all 20 models
of MiG fighters operated by Cuba from 1962 to the present day.