Original Psywar Society Falling Leaf Magazine, Aerial Propaganda Collectors Publication, United Kingdom, 1970s
Original issue of Falling Leaf Magazine, published by The Psywar Society, an international association of psychological warfare historians and collectors of aerial propaganda leaflets. The magazine cover features line-art illustrations of aerial leaflet distribution, including aircraft, balloons, parachutes, falling leaflets, and missile imagery.
Year: 1970s
Country / Theater: United Kingdom
Language(s): English
Format: Original printed magazine, softcover
Provenance: Airdropped leaflet acquired from the family of a U.S. military commander.
Translation:
Front: “The Psywar Society. Affiliated to An International Association of Psychological Warfare Historians and Collectors of Aerial Propaganda Leaflets. Falling Leaf Magazine.”
Back: Advertisement for aerial propaganda materials from Francis J. Field Ltd., stating that the firm held comprehensive stocks of leaflets, brochures, and documents accumulated since about 1917.
Imagery: Front cover shows a stylized aerial propaganda scene with an aircraft releasing leaflets, a balloon carrying printed matter, a parachute drop, and a missile-like object dispersing paper. Back cover contains a bordered advertisement titled “Aerial Propaganda” for Francis J. Field Ltd. in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Objective: To document and circulate research, collecting information, and historical material related to psychological warfare and aerial propaganda leaflets.
Condition: Good condition. Original softcover issue with visible handling wear, light creasing, edge wear, minor toning, and handwritten collector notes on the front cover. Covers remain intact and legible.
Exhibited in Khajistan: Office of War Information (O.W.I.) at Pioneer Works, New York, May 09 – Aug 09, 2026.
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