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Die Hard in Java Sky Queens Fight and Fall
The wartime recollection centers on a squadron’s heroic defense over Java as Japanese forces press toward Malang and Balikpapan. Nine aircrew die in an ambush while others parachute to safety, with the scene described from Malang to Macassar Strait and the loss of the Forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Zerog
Straubel
Timor
Surabaya
Malang
Navy
Kommander van der Straaten
van der Straaten
Bud Sprague
Bud
Corregidor
Bataan
Jiaigon
Army
Margo
Florida
Frank
PBY
Macassar Strait
Balikpapan
Borneo
Eubank
Balikpapan Field
Macassar
Shorty
Colin
Clark Field
Adams
Major Robinson
Sergeant Boone
Army Air Force
Japan
Duke Dupbrane
Jim Worley
Worley
Duphrane
Marie Antoinette
Mary
Strother
Leonard Coleman