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The American Air Forces #1 (1944)
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This issue contains an informational feature on the U.S. Cadet program, documenting how young men train through classroom instruction in meteorology and aviation basics before advancing to practical flight training with aircraft. The magazine also includes a photographic section showcasing various aspects of American air operations, featuring aircraft such as the Sally bomber, Corsair fighter, and Fortress, along with scenes of field operations in Burma and the Pacific theater. An additional comic story depicts a glider operation in the jungle where American forces construct an airfield while preparing for General Wingate's army to arrive and march against Japanese forces in Burma, with the gliders providing critical supply and personnel transport support.