is a Japanese manga series by Kaoru Shintani serialized between 1979 and 1986. 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.

Area 88 was among the first three manga to be translated into English and published in North America. It has been adapted into two anime (an original video animation and a TV series) and a video game. It is also a brand of model aircraft in Japan. While it appeals to aviation fans for its realistic depictions of aircraft and aerial combat, it has also been critically acclaimed for its strong character development and Shintani's poignant storytelling, combining action, tragedy, romance, and comedy.

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Edmonton LOST SHELTIE-BORDER COLLIE Edmonton Please contact: He ran off around the area of 88.. http://tinyurl.com/yfuotfx
EdmontonBizcaf (Edmonton Bizcaf) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:45:46 -0000
Edmonton LOST SHELTIE-BORDER COLLIE Edmonton Please contact: He ran off around the area of 88.. http://tinyurl.com/yfuotfx
$ES_F @JoyfulTrader did u see that 88.75 was a failed new low nice move and got up into your target area nice call
jsfalvo (jsfalvo) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:28:48 -0000
$ES_F @JoyfulTrader did u see that 88.75 was a failed new low nice move and got up into your target area nice call
@JoyfulTrader yes 88.50 and I know 87 is important support so anything in that area good eye
jsfalvo (jsfalvo) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:30:37 -0000
@JoyfulTrader yes 88.50 and I know 87 is important support so anything in that area good eye
Just recorded my next radio show. If you're in the Waco area, tune in Sundays at 8 a.m. on KSUR 88.9 FM. Or you... http://bit.ly/7kvrWo
TodaysWordMoney (Steve Sappington) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:31:07 -0000
Just recorded my next radio show. If you're in the Waco area, tune in Sundays at 8 a.m. on KSUR 88.9 FM. Or you... http://bit.ly/7kvrWo
Welcome Home for Army Spec Vincent Otting. Today, 10:15 a.m., staging area - Home Depot, I-88 and Orchard, Aurora. http://bit.ly/4FjKnd
NapervilleIL (NapervilleIL) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:39:37 -0000
Welcome Home for Army Spec Vincent Otting. Today, 10:15 a.m., staging area - Home Depot, I-88 and Orchard, Aurora. http://bit.ly/4FjKnd
@Wunderkind1942 That's interesting about 88.1FM. I checked the area in November and it was clear. Maybe someone trying to hitch a ride!
nathanknz (Nathan Kennedy) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:57:30 -0000
@Wunderkind1942 That's interesting about 88.1FM. I checked the area in November and it was clear. Maybe someone trying to hitch a ride!

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