War Wings #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free# War Wings #1 The story "Thunderchief Terror" follows a U.S. Air Force pilot whose plane is shot down during a combat mission in Southeast Asia. After ejecting over hostile territory, the pilot encounters ground forces and must navigate through dangerous jungle conditions while evading enemy capture. The narrative involves military operations, aerial combat sequences, and the pilot's struggle for survival and eventual recovery by allied forces.
A grizzled Air Force veteran leads a formation of younger pilots in Vietnam, pushing them hard because he believes the current generation doesn't measure up to the iron men of World War II and Korea—including Lieutenant Odella's own father, who died in MIG Alley during the Korean War. When a Viet Cong attack forces an emergency scramble and a bogey appears during a low-altitude bombing run, the old colonel seizes the chance to prove his mettle, but his hotshot wingman has other ideas about following orders. Tension, aerial combat, and the question of what separates a seasoned veteran from an eager young pilot collide in "The Last of the Giants."
Captain Daveson struggles to rebuild his confidence after accidentally calling in an air strike on his own men, and when he's reassigned to coordinate air support for ground forces in the Mekong Delta, he faces the very real possibility of making another catastrophic mistake. As he works alongside Lieutenant Romano's platoon in the Iron Triangle, Daveson must overcome his guilt and self-doubt to ensure the close air support proves accurate—and decisive. His redemption hinges on trust, precision, and the bond between fighter pilots and the soldiers they protect.
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Reprinted in Attack #33 (1982), Attack #47 (1984)
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