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The American Air Forces #2
This anthology issue features a story depicting the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 20, 1941, in which American volunteer pilots recruited by Chennault engage Japanese aircraft over Burma, with pilot Bong experiencing his first battle and executing a diving maneuver to down an enemy Zero. The issue also includes informational content on American air equipment and technology, such as the K-18 high altitude camera used in B-25 Mitchell bombers for reconnaissance and the new "Bob-Tail" swivel turret designed for B-17 bombers to improve defensive capabilities.