The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber ‘High Guard’ had the best crew in the whole outfit. Through the brutal anti-aircraft flak in the cold light of day they had flown twenty-four missions into the heart of Germany together.

If they could complete their twenty-fifth flight it would end their tour of duty… But would they survive it?

Story: Andrew Knighton

Art: Alberto Saichann

Cover: Marco Bianchini