Fightin' Air Force #11

A needle-nosed fighter smashes through sound barriers and encounters enemy aircraft, with Captain Tanber flying the XF19 in a dramatic aerial engagement where his quick reflexes help him overcome his opponent's superior speed. Later on the ground, Tanber discusses the incident with a superior officer who reveals that enemy aircraft had damaged the XF19's wing root strut before Tanber took off, praising his skill in still managing to complete the mission safely. The issue concludes with a technical article explaining guided missiles, their components, guidance systems, and historical development from the Napoleonic Wars through World War II.