Navy Action #15

In "null," Burke and Salty face down a relentless aerial assault by MIGs, battling flames and then turning their fire extinguisher foam into a surprising weapon of defense. After escorting a commander to a UN base, the duo must fend off a sudden boarding attempt by Chinese agents on a speedboat, using the same sticky foam to outmaneuver their foes and secure the destroyer.

In "Torpedoed!" from Navy Action #15 (1957), the U.S. destroyer Invincible is caught off guard by a coordinated attack from a Chinese submarine and destroyer, leaving the ship crippled and its crew reeling. With the ship listing and the order to scuttle looming, the crew refuses to surrender—rallying to make emergency repairs and turn the tide in a daring countermove.

In "Bombs Away!" from Navy Action #15 (1957), U.S. Air Force pilot Lt. Ward leads a high-stakes bombing run against a Chinese refueling depot, executing his mission with precision—only to find himself forced to crash land deep behind enemy lines. With no radio and the enemy closing in, he must rely on stealth and grit to survive the treacherous terrain and evade capture.

In "Shakedown Cruise!" from Navy Action #15 (1957), a U.S. destroyer embarks on its first combat tour against the Japanese, its once-pristine hull quickly scarred by battle. The story captures the transformation of both ship and crew as they endure sustained combat, forging a hard-won resilience under fire.

In "null," Burke and Salty trade their quiet shore leave for sudden duty when a call to reinforce the frontline brings them into a fierce battle alongside soldiers from England, Ethiopia, and Turkey. With quick thinking and grit, Burke constructs a raft to outmaneuver the enemy, turning the tide in a high-stakes clash.