Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb Folsom, Hotrock Hutchins, and Ugly Harrison Clymes. Their commanding officer was Col. “Hardnose” Cole. Both American Eagle and his assistants flew P-51 Mustangs. The group fought enemies such as the Flaming Sabre of Hitler and the Tokyo Tomahawks.
Alias American Eagle |
Real Names/Alt Names Capt. Fort |
Characteristics Aviator, Charlton (Earth-based), War Stories, Counterculture Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia |
First Appearance Fightin’ Air Force #50 (August 1965) |
First Publisher Charlton [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Fightin’ Air Force #50-53 |
Sample Read Fightin’ Air Force [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb Folsom, Hotrock Hutchins, and Ugly Harrison Clymes. Their commanding officer was Col. “Hardnose” Cole. Both American Eagle and his assistants flew P-51 Mustangs. The group fought enemies such as the Flaming Sabre of Hitler and the Tokyo Tomahawks. |
Source American Eagle (Charlton) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |