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Flying Fortress crew fights through fog to bomb Japs in Borneo
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls a perilous mission in the Celebes Sea and Davao area. Nine crewmen take off from Malang to strike Japanese ships off Borneo despite dense tropical fog, cloud canyons, and in-flight engine trouble as they push toward a dangerous target. The squadron fights through glare, coordination signals, and near-collision risks, with a dramatic battle to reach the Blount oil-rich zones and the final bomb run. The tale ends with a damaged engine and a cliffhanger as the lead pilot contemplates proceeding.
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Jim
Davao Harbor
Ernst Udet
Berlin
Messerschmitts
Malang
Frank
Celebes Sea
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Balakpapan
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Old Dim
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Los Angeles
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Bill Bohnaker
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