Red Goose Comic Selections #5

Sergeant Ben Warm, a B-17 gunner on a bombing mission over Sicily, struggles to recall a personal task he meant to complete that day—until the intense aerial combat forces him to focus on defending his squadron. Amid a fierce dogfight against enemy fighters, he scores an unprecedented seven kills, earning the nickname "Lucky Seven," unaware that his forgotten mission was to send a birthday message to his wife. The story ends with him finally remembering his promise, and his wife receiving a heartfelt anniversary greeting from the battlefield.

Lionel Conacher, known as "Connie," rises from a young athlete bullied on the playground to become Canada's most celebrated sportsman, excelling in wrestling, boxing, football, hockey, baseball, and lacrosse—all within a single season. His relentless drive leads him to win championship after championship, often racing from one game to the next without pausing to collect a trophy. As the world prepares for war, Conacher channels his energy into leading morale-boosting athletic programs for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Isabel Townsend Pell, a young American woman staying in southern France during World War II, becomes a key figure in the French underground after choosing to stay rather than return home. As "Fredericka," she helps organize resistance efforts, endures imprisonment, and eventually leads American paratroopers to safety during a critical mission in August 1944.

Patrick, the pelican, struggles to fly after getting dizzy when looking down from the sky, leading to a series of mishaps—including crashing into a tree and losing his magic flute and peas. With help from his friend Woody the woodpecker and a surprising idea from a worm, Patrick discovers he can fly upside-down to avoid looking down, turning his weakness into a clever solution. The story follows his inventive, upside-down flight as he uses his flute and peas to outwit a squadron of hawks.

Peter Francisco, a towering young man raised by American patriot Judge Winston, joins the Revolutionary Army at just fifteen and earns a legendary reputation for his strength and bravery. From carrying a 1,100-pound cannon across enemy lines to single-handedly defeating a British regiment by bluffing an invisible army, his exploits earn him the nickname "One Man Army" and the admiration of George Washington himself.