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True Aviation Picture-Stories #3 (1943)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1943 · 63 pages

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ContinueTrue Aviation Picture-Stories #4 →
Contains 6 stories
The Amazing One Man Air Force
7 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography; war

A skilled Canadian pilot named Billy Barker transforms himself from a sharpshooter in the mounted rifles into one of World War I's most fearless air aces, racking up an extraordinary tally of enemy planes and balloons through sheer daring and combat instinct. Promoted through the ranks and repeatedly called back to the front despite orders to train others, Barker's hunger for action leads him to undertake one final, desperate mission that tests every ounce of his legendary flying ability.

Parapup Max
2 pp · non-fiction; animal; aviation; biography
Max

Max, a four-legged veteran of the 505th Parachute Infantry, has completed eight daring parachute jumps alongside the men of his unit—but when a truck accident leaves him with a fractured skull, his future hangs in the balance. Recovering in the post hospital, Max becomes the subject of widespread concern and admiration, earning himself an unusual honor from the Colonel himself as the troops celebrate the resilient pup's remarkable comeback.

Indestructible Eddie Rickenbacker
3 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography; war

Indestructible Eddie Rickenbacker charts the remarkable career of aviation pioneer Eddie Rickenbacker, from his daredevil days on the automobile racing circuit in 1912 through his transformation into a fearless military pilot during the First World War. When America entered the conflict, Rickenbacker channeled his need for speed into the skies, eventually commanding a celebrated American flying squadron and earning a reputation for nerves of steel in combat. This gripping biography captures his relentless courage across multiple near-death experiences, proving why millions came to associate his name with thrilling adventure.

Flying for Victory
5 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography; war

Lee Ya Ching, China's foremost aviatrix, traded her carefree studies across Europe for a pilot's license and a mission to serve her homeland after Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931. From learning to fly in Geneva to establishing emergency hospitals during the Japanese attack on Shanghai, and later touring America to raise funds and support for China, Ya Ching embodied the spirit of the "good fairies" from her childhood dreams. This inspiring true account follows her journey from aspiring aviator to determined advocate for her people during wartime.

Flying Fortress
6 pp · non-fiction; aviation

This fascinating breakdown charts the specialized roles that make the Flying Fortress bomber work as a coordinated machine—from the pilot juggling fifty gauges and navigating with precision, to the navigator charting courses using stars and weather calculations, to the five gunners defending against attack, right down to the bombardier who bears the final responsibility of finding and striking the target. Through detailed cutaways and explanations, the story reveals how each crew member's expertise and split-second decisions combine to execute a dangerous mission. It's a compelling look at the training, equipment, and teamwork that defined American air power in 1943.

Bombs Away!
5 pp · non-fiction; aviation; war

Young bombardier "Mike" Levin carries out a dangerous mission alongside Captain Colin Kelly, targeting a Japanese battleship in the Pacific—a promise he made to himself to honor Kelly's legacy. When their bomber comes under attack from enemy fighters, Levin must survive not only a harrowing bailout but also prove his worth in the battles that follow. This 1943 account captures the courage and quick thinking of a Brooklyn store clerk turned warfighter determined to avenge his commanding officer.

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