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Fightin' Air Force #36 (1963)

Charlton · 1963 · 36 pages

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Contains 6 stories
Fighter Pilot
4 pp · war

M/Sgt. Harry Byrd has spent over a decade keeping fighter planes in top shape, but his contempt for the pilots who abuse them is put to the test when the Japanese launch a brutal counterattack and every qualified flyer is either wounded or dead. When the Marines desperately need air support and the Colonel is struck down by enemy fire, Byrd realizes he's the only one left who can get a P-51 Mustang in the air—and his years of test-flying his own repairs might be enough to save the day.

Tactical Problem
8 pp · war

During the Korean War spring of 1951, Major Dave Haskell—a World War II veteran flying alongside younger pilots—faces a tactical nightmare: enemy armor hidden in caves threatens to overrun the Marine position he's been asked to support. Haskell devises a dangerous plan to drop napalm directly into the cave mouth, executing a daring low-level bombing run to prove the concept works before leading his squadron in a coordinated strike. It's a story about an "old retread" pilot risking everything to turn the tide where conventional tactics won't.

How Good We Are!
1 pp · non-fiction; history

A tribute to the pioneers and settlers who built America, this historical piece reminds readers of the sacrifices made by those early colonists who fought against overwhelming odds—and foreign powers—to forge a nation. Through the voices of determined immigrants like Otto, the story celebrates the courage and vision of ordinary men and women who refused to accept less than freedom, establishing the foundation we inherit today.

They're Winning the Peace
4 pp · war

Lt. Col. Hubert L. Waycross and the Strategic Air Command are the real backbone keeping the Cold War from turning hot—these dedicated pilots and specialists stand ready across the globe, flying cutting-edge bombers and fighters at incredible speeds to hold the line for freedom. Through Waycross's own journey from WWII fighter pilot to modern SAC commander, we see what it takes to stay mission-ready in an era where constant training and sacrifice are the price of deterrence. It's a portrait of the men who chose the demanding life of military aviation, and an inspiration to the next generation answering the call to serve.

First Mission
7 pp · war

Lt. Crofford faces the fire on his first combat mission when his aircraft takes damage and enemy fighters close in—but Allied P-38s and British Mosquitoes scramble to protect him and bring him home. A tense aerial baptism by fire that tests a young pilot's nerve against overwhelming odds over enemy territory.

Plan Your Future Now!
1 pp · advocacy

A math-struggling student named Eddie discovers hidden talent when his teacher, Mr. Soames, pushes him to apply himself—and Eddie finds his calling in the Air Academy. Through Eddie's journey, the story urges young readers to identify their strengths, seek guidance from educators, and commit to hard work toward meaningful careers in science, engineering, teaching, medicine, and beyond.

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