(13 Issues of Wings: Fighting Aces of War Skies Ranging from 1941-1945) No. 8; No. 19; No. 23; No. 40; No. 46; No. 49; No. 50; No. 52; No. 53; No. 55; No. 58; No. 60; No. 62

New York: Wings Publishing Co, 1945. Staplebound. Fair. Staplebound. 10 1/4" X 6 3/4". Rubbing, toning, chipping, and tears to covers, corners, and edges of paper wraps. Wraps of No. 23 are very tenderly attached at 1 staple, and wraps of Nos. 8 and 19 are completely detached from text blocks. Nos. 8 and 19 also bear the most wear, with heavy chipping, tears, and toning. Tape to spine of No. 8. Dust-spotting to edges of text blocks. Age-toning to unmarked pages. Wraps and pages are brittle and chip easily. Bindings of Nos. 40-62 are intact. An admittedly worn, but overall solid collection of these 13 issues of Wings: Fighting Aces of War Skies.
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"Wings: Fighting Aces of War Skies" was a popular pulp magazine published from 1935 to 1953, during the golden age of pulp fiction. It specialized in thrilling aviation adventure stories set against the backdrop of World War I and World War II, featuring daring fighter pilots and dramatic aerial dogfights. Aimed primarily at young men, the magazine captivated readers with its fast-paced narratives and lurid, colorful cover art depicting intense combat scenes. Contributing to the romanticized image of fighter pilots as heroic figures, "Wings" played a significant role in the era's popular culture, driven by the public's fascination with aviation and war. (Inventory #: 15703)