HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

HILF 75 - How to Steal a Fighter Jet with Andy Rider

Episode Summary

It's the incredible story of North Korean defector and fighter pilot, No Kum Sok, who stole his MiG-15 in 1953 and flew it to an American Air Base. Hear how he did it without being shot down, and the secret fortune that awaited him when he landed. Dawn is joined by comedian Andy Rider for a jaw-dropping story of courage and luck.

Episode Notes

Dawn's guest is comedian, Andy Rider, whose hit comedy album The Get Together has topped itunes and earned him increasing acclaim. Together they discuss the history of North Korea, the incredible story of No Kum Sok, and so much more!

Learn more about HILF's new podcast family, The Big Comedy Network.

Find Andy's podcast Fingering the Page

SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)

• Book - The Great Leader and The Fighter Pilot by Blaine Harden
• Book - A MiG-15 to Freedom by No Kum Sok (AKA: Kenneth Rowe)
• Watch an interview with Blaine Harden and No Kum Sok with Mimi Geerges.
• Article - Read more about how and why Korea was divided between North and South.
• Hear more about the devastating battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War. 
• Did you hear about the American GI's who defected TO North Korea? More here! 

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LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) 

• See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL! 
• Crazy Rich Ancients
• Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)
• Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!
• HILF is now on Patreon!
• Buy Me a Coffee

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