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U.S. Air Force Comics #4
An anthology featuring multiple Air Force stories. "Alibi Pilot" follows Hub Rumen, a skilled but tense fighter pilot whose immunity to fear masks deeper insecurity as he struggles with the pressure of his reputation during World War II combat missions. "Forker's Masterpiece" recounts the legendary aerial duel between German ace Baron von Richthofen and his Fokker fighter against Allied pilots, depicting Richthofen's famous victory and the mystique surrounding his undefeated status. "Mach-3" deals with a high-speed aircraft that crashed, with a pilot recounting the incident and his vindication regarding a mysterious train collision. The issue also includes a segment about a P-51 Mustang being grounded and a pilot's complicated relationship with his commanding officer.