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TO: Courageous Jet Pilots

SUBJECT: The way to the Free World

The Far East Command is fully prepared to aid all the pilots who wish to liberate themselves from the vicious whip of the Communist regime controlling the people of North Korea, and who want to live a better, honorable life.

The Far East Command guarantees your safety and the right to live in a free nation not under the Communist regime. If the pilots so desire, their names will be kept secret forever.

Your brave actions will not only enable you to escape from the ordeal and fear of Communist control and enjoy a peaceful life in the free world but also your determination and courage will help all the other people who are fighting for the liberation of the people under Communist dictatorship, the people's enemy, by showing them the road to freedom.

The Far East Command will give 50,000 US dollars reward to any pilot who delivers a modern, operational, combat-type jet aircraft in flyable condition to South Korea and an additional 50,000 US dollars to the pilot of the first such jet aircraft received by the UN Forces.

Following is a list of escape instructions for all the pilots who are seeking freedom from Communist tyranny:

Escapee pilots will fly to Paengyong-do Island fifty (50) kilometers south of Chodo Island. From Paengyong-do escapee pilot will proceed to Kimpo Air Base at 6100 meters altitude, descend over Kimpo Air Base, and proceed to make an immediate landing. UN aircraft will accompany escapee remaining always above and to the rear, unless low clouds or visibility prevent escapee from locating Kimpo Air Base. If escapee is unable to make a visual let-down, he will proceed to the Seoul area at 6100 meters and circle with his gear down. A UN aircraft will then fly close abreast and lead the way to the landing field. Upon initial contact with UN aircraft, or if at any time UN aircraft attempt attack, escapee will immediately lower landing gear and rock his wings violently.

The free world shall welcome you as an old friend as well as a hero.

MARK W. CLARK

General, United States Army

Commander-in-Chief

Far East Command

Brave Pilots!

If you have the courage, if you love freedom, and if you want to live a better, honorable life, this is your opportunity! Free yourself from Communist tyranny! Get into your jet plane and fly toward the free world!

Courageous Pilots!

The Far East Command is fully prepared to aid all the pilots who wish to liberate themselves from the vicious whip of the Communist regime controlling the people of North Korea, and who want to lead a better, honorable life.

Friends! General Mark W. Clark, Commander-in-Chief, Far East, guarantees you refuge, safety, human rights and protection. If you so desire, he shall make certain that your name will be kept secret. Also, any pilot who delivers a modern, operational, combat-type jet aircraft in flyable condition to the UN Forces will be rewarded 50,000 US dollars. The first pilot who delivers such a jet aircraft to the UN sector will be rewarded an additional 50,000 US dollars.

The instructions for the method of flying toward the free world are contained in a letter written on the back of this hand bill.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND FLY TOWARD THE FREE WORLD WHERE FREEDOM AND A REWARD IS AWAITING YOU!

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This is a picture of a Polish Air Force Officer, just before he left for Copenhagen, after breaking through the iron curtain and landing a Soviet-made MIG-15 on Bornholm Island, Denmark, without damaging it. According to the news from Denmark, he has been granted political asylum in England. HE DID IT, WHY NOT YOU?

Note: The following message in Chinese language appears on one side: "This is a message from the Americans to any jet pilot who can read Korean. If you know such a person, please give it to him. It tells him how to escape to the UN Forces.

The spelling, punctuation, and spacing of the original leaflet are intact.

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Note: Punctuation, numbers, and spelling have been brought to modern standards to increase readability. However, terminology remains the same.

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