Fightin' Air Force comic books issue 8

Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Cal and "Chubby" have different flying styles in combat: Cal cautious and by-the-book, while Chubby is a loose cannon. Ken and "Blip" get reassigned to ground duty after their latest hotshot flying maneuvers in the air. After a crash, Art swears he'll never fly again, but then the hospital is attacked by enemy forces. The Hero Played It Safe; Grounded Eagles; Susie's Last Run; General Hart Has a Heart; Up from the Mud; The Timid Pilot; Do As I Say. 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. While flying reconnaissance over Cold War Europe, Jake recognizes a fighter jet belonging to an old enemy from WWII days, and risks creating an international incident. Former cropduster Dusty is enlisted to prevent a Soviet bio-attack on Burmese rubber plantations. After pilot Sam is killed in combat, his widow reads his letters and learns his tragic story. Revenge For a Buddy; Duster Pilot; Death Drops Deep; Medal For a Hero; Air Base Decoy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.