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Ordeal Over Java and the Battle for Ma laskar Strait
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz and his crew recount a perilous mission against a Japanese fleet in the Makassar Strait. Despite heavy anti aircraft and Zero attacks, the Fortresses pressed their bombing run and survived seven Zero kills before a midflight emergency and return to base.
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Frank Kurtz
Flying Fortress
Philippines
Australia
Java
Kurtz
Malang
Us 5S. Magazine
Manila
Surabaya
Patrol Wing 10
Macassar Strait
Davao
Irvin Schier
Robinson
Borneo
Matassar Strait
Charlie Britt
Major Robinson
Tommy
Skiles
Pake