Description
Vol. 1 No. 1
90 pages scanned
Cover by William Heaslip
Articles Inside:
Victory through Air Prophets? – Axe-to-grind authors may grind our morale for the Axis. By Major General Paul B. Malone
Flat-Tops are not Push-Overs – Aircraft Carriers can withstand a lot — even verbal fire. By Rear Admiral Frederick Carl Sherman
The Airlines Carry On – Commercial Airlines deliver fifteen years of progress today. By Hans Van Der Borg
Skyways of the Future – A preview of 1952 The “flivvers” by the famous artist-designer. By Captain Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
There’s no Stalling on Safety – Trainer design combines safety “stalls” and feel of “hot” ships. By R. S. Boutelle
Bombers — F.O.B. Bombay – The land of the flying carpet turns to flying fortresses. By Norman C. Lynch
Can we cross off the Zero? – How we can swat the Jap’s fast zooming mosquito plane. By Major Nathaniel Silsbee
Three strikes in all out Air Power. – Air borne bombs, troops and supplies will strike out the Axis. By Colonel Hugh J. Knerr
Elephant Planes have Bugs – The bigger they are, the harder they fall for design diseases. By Devon Francis
Washington Surrenders to Kaiser? A ship builder out of water is caught in official whirlwind. By Alice Rogers Hager
Soaring Sails – Student pilots land towed gliders like sail planes on desert. By Dr. A. Wakefield Slaten
Was Amelia Earhart War’s First Casualty? – Was famous aviatrix shot down exploring Jap secret bases? By Charles Palmer
Feeding and Fueling Far-Flung Fighters – Air transportation must carry terrific loads damnable distances. By Major General Howard Lee George
Pensacola in Pan America – Latin America likes the North American way of flying. By Hendry Lars Bart
Women Conquer Airmen’s Prejudices – Flying females perform vital tasks and win deserving admiration. By Gwenyth Allison
Are Super-Sonic Speeds Feasible? – Scientific ceilings and physical failings limit ultimate speed. By Captain Burr Leyson
What’s in a Name By John Henry
Book Reviews
Roll of Honor – Lists of U.S. Army Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross, Air Medal, Soldier’s Medal and Purple Heart
Skyways of the World
