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Fightin' Air Force #8
This anthology issue features "Grounded Eagles," a story about twin pilots ordered by a major general to undergo court-martial duty and ground duty instead of combat flying, as punishment for their recklessness—though they manage to assist ground forces in battle during a Red Army attack. The issue also includes "Up from the Mud," depicting a doughboy pilot beloved by soldiers in the trenches who flies daily bombing runs against the Germans, and is eventually relieved from combat duty after being wounded. Both stories showcase Air Force pilots engaged in combat operations during wartime, with emphasis on the relationship between air support and ground forces.