**The torrent that was here was missing chapter 43. It since has been scanlated** _(Palmtop Scans)_**, so I've decided to unpack everything and compile according to the 23 tankobon edition. I've added covers. Unfortunately, this manga was discontinued by VIZ, so we only got to an incomplete volume 9 out of 23. Here's hoping, with the release of chapter 43, someone will start the scanlation of this manga.** ___ _The story is about a young pilot named Shin Kazama and his experiences at Area 88, a mercenary air force base secluded in the desert of a war torn country. Shin goes from head of his class at a world renowned aviation school dating the beautiful daughter of an airline president to a mercenary fighter pilot bound to Area 88 by a three-year contract that he was duped into signing by a jealous and competitive childhood friend. Determined to earn $1.5 million dollars to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank at Area 88. Overwrought with shame and self-loathing for what he has become, Shin begins to question whether he is still fighting for survival, or like his fellow mercenaries, for the sheer excitement and camaraderie of battle._ https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=12722 ___