Starting with the February 1937 issue of Flying Aces, Alden McWilliams began his illustrated tribute to the pioneer aviators of that era. He called it “They Had What it Takes”. It appeared in each issue of Flying Aces until June 1940. Each week we will make a new installment available for download.

Part 1 features the greatest legend of them all, Charles Lindbergh.

• Download “They Had What It Takes Part 1″ (February 1937, Flying Aces)