Battlefields #4
In "From a Land Down Under," Garth Ennis and P. J. Holden deliver a gripping wartime tale centered on Harding, a gifted but untested pilot thrust into command of a bomber crew nearing the end of their tour. When an inexperienced flyer joins the group, their fear and resentment turn to awe after he pulls off daring maneuvers under fire, proving his mettle in the skies over Europe. The cover by Garry Leach captures the tension and grit of the mission, setting the stage for a story rooted in courage and camaraderie.
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Harding, brilliant at flight school but untested in combat, takes command of a bomber crew that needs only three more missions to complete its tour and be sent home to Australia. An inexperienced pilot makes them resentful and frightened, but while under attack he saves their lives by performing terrifying stunts with the Wellington bomber, converting them into enthusiastic supporters.
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