Fightin' Air Force comic books issue 26

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A bomber crew tries to survive their 50th mission over Axis territory and complete their tour of duty. A US pilot under attack by a Soviet jet must weigh the options of creating an international incident that could lead to World War III. Wingman Ed tires of playing second fiddle to hotshot jet pilot Blaze Maddox. The Shadow of the Ace; Mission 50; Panic; One Minute to Go; The Enemy's Weakness! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, focused on the then-new US Air Force. Johnny Anger and the Flying Dragons must prevent Chinese forces from taking the sea and cutting off supply lines to French Indochina, later known as Vietnam. Hotshot pilot Jim arrives in Korea, but his older brother Dave becomes over-protective regarding Jim's safety. Powerhouse Perkins thinks his adventures are over when he heads back to the States, but after the plane goes down in the ocean, he must save children from drowning. The Dragons Come Through; Hero on His Own; Operation Smoke; Powerhouse Perkins: Powerhouse's Surprise; Happy Gets Even. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.