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Flying Fortress Swoose and the Pacific War Chronicle
Lieut. Col. Frank Kortz recalls the Philippines attack that felled eight crewmen and wrecked Old 99. The Swoose and the 19th Bombardment Group regroup in Australia and New Guinea, defending Buna and Lae while facing supply, jungle, and weather challenges. The narrative blends combat feats, pilot valor, and morale amid long, dangerous flights.
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Frank Kortz
Philippines
Australia
Fles
Java
Falls
T U. S. Fliers
1Th
Kurtz
Buzz Wagner
Ala
Darwin
North Australia
New Guinea
New Britain Islands
Lae
Salamous
Rabaul
Kobi Ishi
Immelmann
Port Moresby
Frank
Moresby
Salamaua
Buna
Brett
Melbourne
Ralph Royce
Breit
Bunna
Jap High Command
Owen Stanley
MacArthur
Red
Charlie
Cloncurry
Hoyce
Perrin
Marquat
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Navy
New Mexico
Arizona
Harry