Fightin' Air Force (1956) comic books 1960-1969

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Hitler's Luftwaffe tries to turn the tide of battle in the closing days of WWII, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. An Allied pilot targeted by the Axis is aided by a mysterious Spad fighter plane from WWI. Sgt. Foley's fellow airmen can't tell if he's crazy or one of the biggest heroes of the war. Der Sturmvogel; The Life Saver; The Tank-Manglers; All Those Guns!; Rene de Salles' 10th Victory; The Tail Gunner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Major Tollman is court-martialed after another pilot is killed, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. A test pilot in the Arctic discovers a Cold War secret that could start World War III. A B-17 bomber crew struggles to make a crucial bombing run over Germany after the rest of its unit is wiped out. Supersonic Myth; The Glorious Coward; Luftwaffe Victory; Jungle Fighters; The Verdict. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Pilot "Jingo" is led into a trap by an Axis fighter, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The appropriately named Lt. Hyde is a mess on the ground, but a hero in the skies. A wingman tires of playing second fiddle to hotshot jet pilot Ace. Moment of Glory; Pilot Down; Second Try; The Voodoo Charm; Ace and the Other Guy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. The trauma of war turns a confident pilot into a shadow of his former self, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Maj. Ashley tries to target the enemy pilots who are shooting down Air Force jets without causing an international incident. Nazi fighter ace Hans becomes the WWII version of the Red Baron, and one Allied pilot is determined to bring him down. The Jet Phantom!; The World Conqueror; The Men on the Flying Trapeze; The Arctic Patrol; Yesterday's Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A wounded pilot becomes part of the strategic planning group known as the Boys Upstairs, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. After being shot down, Lt. Hale just wants to get back to the lines alive, in a story that opens with a spectacular shot of Hale leaping from his jet under heavy fire. The crew of a B-24 bomber suspects that their pilot has a death wish. The Live Coward; Each Time They Die; Can Do!; The Boys Upstairs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Pilots risk their lives to take high-altitude surveillance photos of the Soviet Union, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. This story makes brief mention of the U2 spy-plane incident that occurred earlier that year, in May 1960. After being shot down, Capt. Dandridge is taken to a Nazi POW camp, but his PTSD prevents him from aiding an escape attempt. During the Berlin airlift, an ex-Nazi pilot gets the chance to make amends to an American pilot he shot down. A Lesson in Survival; The Old Enemy; VORO Victory; The Red Master; High Spy Over Russia. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. After being shot down over Nazi-occupied France, an American pilot is aided by members of the French Underground. Captain Hec Jupin targets an Axis munitions dump, but to hit it, he must send a bomb through a space barely bigger than a womp-rat. Killers Return; The Lightning Strikes Twice!; New Look in War Research; The Happy Orphans Last Mission. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A bomber crew tries to survive their 50th mission over Axis territory and complete their tour of duty. A US pilot under attack by a Soviet jet must weigh the options of creating an international incident that could lead to World War III. Wingman Ed tires of playing second fiddle to hotshot jet pilot Blaze Maddox. The Shadow of the Ace; Mission 50; Panic; One Minute to Go; The Enemy's Weakness! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Abel and Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Abel, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Lt. Burnham's reputation for cowardice earns him the enmity of his squad, especially when their captain is injured. In a story that is a sign of its era, pilot Buzz Dandridge disregards orders to investigate flying saucer sightings. Lt. Hubbard is targeted by Soviet fighters after flying too close to Russian airspace. The Different Ones; The Worm Turns; Bomber Down!; Jungle Jitters; A Moving Target. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Capt. Beatty must abandon his jet over European airspace too close to the Iron Curtain. While taking surveillance photos of Korean military supplies, a pilot is discovered by enemy forces. Mystery fighter jets target a Central American country for invasion. The Captives; The Nameless Aces; All Heroes Don't Have Wings; Minus a Map; The Collaborator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. In a science fiction story, jets are targeted by a monstrous giant condor in the South American Andes. The pilot nicknamed "Yoyo" is known for flying lower and faster than the rest of the pilots in his command. A pilot shot down over France is aided by the ghost of a dead airman. The Andes Mystery; Follow Me Down; Danger on the Dolmans; Phantom Mustang. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Thomas enters the Air Force Academy during the Cold War. Colonel Carr is sent to Korea to teach the "Red Hat Squadron" to follow the rules. A veteran soldier becomes convinced that young Major Colwell is somehow the same man he served with in WWI and WWII. Plus an article about the history of UFO sightings, starting in 1947. The Guardian; Desk Pilot; The Saucer Scare; The Forty-Five-To Stay Alive; Hes Always There. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Jack Abel and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Lone wolf Lt. Catlin must learn to rely on his fellow jet pilots during the Korean War. Ghostly WWI air aces root for their respective sides when German and American pilots square off during WWII. Capt. Canby may be short-statured in person, but his flame-red P-38 brings fear to the enemy in the skies. They Do Belong!; The Final Victory; Frantic Flight; Mousey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Maj. Donlan takes it personal when a Chinese fighter pilot goes on TV to brag about his victories and trash-talk the US military. Captain Rimmon and the crew of his B-24 bomber break every regulation they can on their flying missions over Nazi Germany. Plus the story of the disastrous explosion of the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi river, the worst maritime disaster in United States history. The Enemy Challenge; Jonah!; Disaster; A Look at Air Power; The Hands of a Pilot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. The crew of the B-24 bomber Bronx Belle tries to make it back to base after a mission over Nazi Germany. Fighter planes protecting unarmed military transports face an air duel over Berlin. Plus a biography of pioneering rocket scientist Robert Goddard. The Odds Against Living!; The Ace in Civvies; The Father of Rocketry; The RAF; Duel Over Berlin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Abel. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Jack Abel and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. WWII veteran Capt. Kelly is flying cargo in South America when attacked by a dictator's forces; he enlists his old war buddies to strike back. Lt. Heckshaw identifies bombers that the Soviets are trying to put in the air over America. Lt. Tallman is sent on a reconnaissance mission over WWII Africa in a glider. Plus an article about new weapons research in post-WWII America. Captain Kellys War; Lest We Forget: John Paul Jones; Operation Skyshield; Lest We Forget: Nathan Hale; Weapons Will Win Wars; Ghost Eyes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. In the early days of WWII, Lt. Corbin gets a chance to capture an Axis Zero plane for American Air Force intelligence. Moose realizes that his best buddy Sam is suffering shell-shock in the cockpit... but Sam is also his wingman. Lt. Artie Fiske gets a reputation for being accident-prone after losing a series of aircraft during WWII. Plus an article about tactical future of space exploration. The Prize of World War II; My Wing-Man Was Chicken; The Era of Astropower; The Hunt for Larson; The Big Victory. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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. Airmen in a WWII-vintage B-26 bomber try to take out a tank detail in Korea without being cut to pieces by MiG fighters. Uncle George may have been a hotshot pilot in WWII, but he claims the jet pilots of the 1950s have it easy, in a story featuring plentiful art of the "Delta Dart." Convinced he's going to die in the cockpit, Capt. Leonard takes unnecessary risks during WWII. Plus an article about German shepherds in military K9 units. No Medals, No Headlines; The Easy Way; Long Slow Death; Everything But Rich; Meet Private German Shepherd; Pappy's Kids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. In a story reminiscent of the movie "Dr. Strangelove," a rogue colonel flies a nuclear-armed SAC bomber toward Washington. Richards' reconnaissance aircraft is the only hope for a destroyer group outgunned by an Axis carrier in the Pacific. A story that connects military budget cuts with Communist sympathizers in the US government demonstrates Cold War attitudes of the era. Clay Pigeon; High Cost of Living; The Last Mission; Warrior Wang; They Also Serve; Demonstration Flight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. US pilots in the Cold War grit their teeth that the Yalu River is a boundary they cannot cross when sparring with Soviet MiGs. Sgt. Cutler gets crossways with Lt. Wohl, a by-the-book desk jockey who's never flown a mission over Germany, but then Cutler must rely on Wohl to get his bomber back to base. Lt. Landon tries out one of the first P-38 fighters, the only plane that can match Hitler's Luftwaffe in the early days of WWII. Killers' Sanctuary; No Ticket Home; Special Spy Service; Mosquito's Sting; The Turning Tide. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Soviet and US forces race to the border as US pilot Ray bails out just over the fabled "Iron Curtain." Captured by Axis forces at Guadalcanal, a Marine tries to tough it out until air support can liberate the POW camp. Bomber pilot Major Wilson has short-timer's syndrome, but he has to fly one last mission during WWII. High Spy Squadron; The Lightning Strikes; Mountain Flying Sense; Death Rode My Wing; Last Mission To Hell. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano? Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Colletta, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia? and unknown. Featuring: "Big Money Man"; "A Spot For Mousie"; "The Stunt Man"; "Pigeon"; and the 1-page stories "The Windowmaker" and "The Screaming Terror Of The Blitzkrieg"! Plus: 2-page reprint text story "Fear Fighters"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. During the Korean War, Lt. Mullins tries to distinguish himself as the third flying ace in the family after his grandfather and father became heroes in WWI and WWII. The military conducts a board of inquiry after a US jet shoots down a Soviet fighter in East German airspace during the Cold War. A US pilot is captured by Nazi forces - can the French Underground free him in time? Plus a story about Hitler's errors of judgment where air warfare was concerned. The Threat; Instant Disaster; Gestapo Revisited; Another Nazi Error; Half Yank; Hit N Git; The 3 Aces! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Luftwaffe pilots learn they are no match for the P-51 fighter known as the Magic Mustang. While taking part in a live TV broadcast from his cockpit, a pilot comes under fire from a Soviet fighter jet. US and German fighter pilots have a long-running feud during WWII. Plus stories about the mechanics of dive-bombing and the age of space exploration. The Magic Mustang!; The Flying Tanks; The Weak Link!; The Dive Bombers; The Age of Space; Special Combat Report; End of a Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A Nazi pilot manages to infiltrate the US Air Force during WWII. Former WWII air ace "Happy" Hawkins re-enlists during Korea when the Air Force lets him pilot the new jet fighters. US and Soviet pilots both try to impress a neutral nation with the power of their fighter jets during the Cold War. Plus a story about the dawn of military aviation. Desk Ace; Bush League Warrior; Beginnings of Military Aviation; Ace with Two Faces; Diplomatic Dog-Fight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. In the debut of a new Fightin' Air Force series, the "American Eagle" and his squadron, the Eagles, face the fighter ace known as The Flaming Sabre of Hitler. Ike, Midge, Danny and Sammy, collectively known as The Team, form the crew of the WWII Consolidated Bomber "Howlin' Hattie." Captain Loftus learns the Axis have put a price on his head, and manages to use that to his advantage. American Eagle vs. The Flaming Sabre; The Pathfinder; The Team: Howlin' Hattie; 1,000,000 Yen Reward; Thunderbolt Fever. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. After his team, the Eagles, takes out a Nazi rocket factory, American Eagle tries to understand why Eagles Reb, Hot Rock, and Ugly have seemingly turned against him. Capt. Lyman faces Soviet fighters during the Cold War, or as the opening caption puts it, "there wasn't room in the sky for Captain Lyman and the swarm of MiGs up there at 40,000 feet where the screams of dying men went unheard and a man's grave marker was a long, brief, black smoke streamer soon dissipated on the Korean winds!" American Eagle: The Fallen Eagles; Jungle Trail; The Growth Of Fear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. When a Nazi ace takes to the skies in an experimental new "superfighter," the American Eagle is the only one who can oppose him. During WWII, the crew of a B-26 bomber tries to survive their mission to mark targets for a bombing run on a city. Wingman Curly tires of playing second fiddle to hotshot jet pilot Turkey-Shoot Cole. American Eagle: Tokyo Tomahawks; Blind Flying; The Pathfinder; The One Who Did The Dirty Work. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno and Ernie Bache. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Surprised by enemy fighters, American Eagle and the Eagles fail to provide air support for a beleaguered infantry unit below. Lt. Wall has the only surviving fighter plane after an Axis bombing raid on an Allied airfield in the South Pacific. The crew of a B-17 bomber finally finds the perfect tail-gunner. American Eagle: The Eagles Shame; Stay Put; The Secret Air Force; Enemies Below; No Total Loss; Back Porch Warrior. Final issue under this title; the series continues as War and Attack (1964) #54. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.