FLASHES IN THE DARK, VOLUME 1: USAF Covert Operations and Nuclear Intelligence in Argentina, 1946-1957

An in-depth study of secret USAF aerial missions in Argentina, revealing Cold War intelligence operations. Explores one of the least known aspects of Cold War military history, the secret aerial missions carried out in Argentina by the United States Air Force. Reveals how, under the guise of meteorological and scientific work, the USAF conducted operations on Argentine soil and in its airspace often without the knowledge of local authorities. Contains 152 black and white photos, 12 color profiles, 2 maps, 2 diagrams, and 1 table.