Original October 1943 issue of True Confessions magazine, Volume 43, Number 255, published by Fawcett during World War II.
This issue has several particularly collectible features spanning 1940s popular culture, Frank Sinatra and WWII women's aviation history.
Prominently advertised on the front cover is “Am I Jealous? By Mrs. Frank Sinatra.” The article appears in the magazine's special-features section and offers a fascinating period glimpse into the enormous popularity surrounding Frank Sinatra during his early rise to stardom.
Also featured is “My Daughter Didn't Come Home Last Night,” from the files of J. Edgar Hoover, along with the magazine's assortment of true-life stories, romance, advice, fashion and wartime-era features.
The back cover is particularly striking, featuring a full-page 1943 Chesterfield advertisement honoring the WAFS — Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. The advertisement depicts a female ferry pilot in flight gear against a U.S. military star and describes the women's wartime work ferrying aircraft from factories to air bases.
Condition: Complete. Pages remain attached. Original covers are present. Shows expected wear from more than 80 years of age, including spine and edge wear, surface marks, some small areas of cover loss/abrasion and age-related toning/spotting. The colorful front and back covers remain highly displayable. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.
An appealing original WWII-era 1943 magazine with crossover interest for collectors of Frank Sinatra memorabilia, WWII women's aviation, WAFS history, vintage advertising, Fawcett magazines and 1940s popular culture.