War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #5
In "5: Black September," Captain Booker’s plane goes down over the war-torn wasteland known as No-Man's Land, leaving him and Lt. Kaufmann stranded. As they wait for rescue, Kaufmann reveals a long-held secret that changes everything. Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated with gritty precision by Howard Chaykin, this issue marks a pivotal moment in the squadron’s story, with a cover by John Cassaday capturing the tension in stark, striking detail.
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Captain Booker is shot down over No-Man's Land and Lt. Kaufmann attempts a rescue. While they are stuck there he finally tells Booker his secret. Captain Booker dies and Kaufmann escapes No-Man's Land and becomes the new commander of the squadron.
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