Fightin' Air Force #13

This issue contains two distinct stories: an opening feature on nuclear weapons delivery systems, depicting a warhead with a nuclear charge being readied for target, and the technical challenge of protecting aircraft from extreme friction-heat at high altitudes; and "Planes Played Their Part," a historical article documenting the role of naval aviation in World War II Pacific operations, from the Pearl Harbor attack through carrier battles and raids in early 1942, including actions by the USS Enterprise, USS Saratoga, and USS Lexington. A third feature showcases the development of a long-range U.S. Air Force transport plane with a 185-foot wingspan, tracing its evolution from design through production and highlighting its technical specifications and capabilities.