Fightin' Air Force (1956) comic books 1963

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Jack Abel and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. During WWII, mechanic Master Sgt. Byrd dedicates himself to keeping the planes flying, even when he's under heavy fire. Haskell makes a daring bombing run to take out an enemy tank regiment by bringing down an entire mountain. Lt. Mickey Crofford makes his first mission against enemy aircraft during WWII. Plus, how studying math can put you on the path to being an astronaut, in the Cold War PSA "Plan Your Future Now!" Fighter Pilot; Tactical Problem; Lest We Forget How Good We Are!; They're Winning the Peace; Allies in the Air; First Mission. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Bill Molno. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. WWII vet Ed Leland is a meek bookkeeper in civilian life, but is called back into service for the Korean War, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. A jet pilot gets a lucrative job offer from the private sector, but his commanders want him to re-enlist. Twenty years after WWII, a German ex-soldier and an American colonel meet again, and reminisce about their wartime encounter. One Good Reason; They Had to Fly Forever; The Disguise; An Old Foe; An Ace Is Born. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Bill Molno, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A reconnaissance pilot is shot down behind enemy lines. The newest member of a bomber crew goes on his first mission. During WWII, a US transport plane over Burma takes flak from a Chinese warlord. Terror Over Taiwan; Morning Mission; Don't Ask For Mercy; The Problems of Flight; Work Horse; Peeper Down; Strength of a Nation. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. "Cold War" gets a new meaning when US pilots confront Soviet jets over the Arctic. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, a US fighter threatens a Kamikaze attack against a Russian freighter. Moore's nerves are beginning to fray as he reaches his 50th and final bombing mission. Plus a story from 1781 and the American Revolution. A Pro Is Born; The Human Factor; The Last Barrier; From New York to Victory; The Killer Group; 50th Mission. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Recalled to action in Korea, WWII vet Dan is assigned to take out the enemy ace known as "Sneaky Pete." Shot down over Nazi Germany, Sgt. Tuttle learns of a plan to liberate the POW camp where he's been imprisoned. The debate between two WWII airmen over the P-51 vs. the P-47 turns into a deadly aerial duel. The Enemy Died Twice; Raid on Stalag 14; Kelly's Hill; This is the Life; Mustang and Thunderbolt. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Maurice Whitman, Dick Giordano, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A pilot shot down over France during WWII finds himself in Stalag 9... again. A fighter encounters enemy aircraft on a Cold War reconnaissance mission in Castro's Cuba. Infantrymen complain about the air support from Air Force jets, so pilot Maj. Massini comes down to foxhole level to see for himself. Reconnaissance Mission; Obsolete; Meaning in Mongolian; Visit to a Foxhole; Return to Stalag 9; American Pioneer; Strength Of A Nation. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.