Sparkling Stars #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeAn anthology issue featuring multiple stories and features. "Private Plopp" follows a military soldier who is excused from a hike due to a sore foot, only to find himself involved in comedic misadventures including cooking duties and cleanup work. The issue also includes informational articles on military weaponry, specifically "Flame Throwers" and "Aerial Fire Bomb," detailing their technical specifications and combat applications during World War II. Additionally, a story involving Japanese forces attacking Allied personnel on an island is depicted, with soldiers attempting to survive and signal for rescue.
Riley pulls a fast one on the Sergeant, spinning a tale about meeting a girl at Breezy's Restaurant just to slip off the post—but when the Sergeant shows up at the spot to check on Riley's story, he finds himself charmed by the mysterious woman waiting there instead. What unfolds is a night of dining and dancing that leaves the Sergeant considerably lighter in the wallet, all while Riley's scheme comes full circle in the most satisfying way.
Capt. Ivan Smirnoff of the Dutch Air Service undertakes a perilous flight from Java to Australia carrying a valuable package, but Japanese fighters force his unarmed plane down on a remote, desolate beach. Wounded and stranded with his crew and passengers, Smirnoff must keep them alive through desperate conditions while the package—revealed to contain $500,000 worth of diamonds—mysteriously vanishes in the chaos. After a grueling rescue and return to civilization, an investigation unfolds to recover the lost jewels and clear the captain's name.
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