Queens Die Proudly Story Of Flight To Java
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day in the Philippines when eight men die seeking shelter and Old 99, his Flying Fortress, is destroyed before takeoff. The crew escapes to Australia for Christmas, then heads to Java and Davao. They witness a Pearl Harbor like setup as fighters engage and anti aircraft fire erupts. The bombardier calls bombs away as they retreat home.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Brereton
Java
Davao
Pearl Harbor
Flying Fortress Aces Japan Strike Over Davao and Borneo
In a Malang mission nine airmen fly a daring raid over the Celebes Sea and Davao, detailing bomb patterns and wreckage. They chase a lone Me 110 sighting, return to base, and face Navy questions about the raid as Japanese forces reposition toward Tarakan and Balikpapan to seize oil fields.
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Jim
Davao Harbor
Ernst Udet
Berlin
Frank
Philippine
Java
Celebes
Navy Department
Washington
Davao
Borneo
Macassar Strait
Tarakan
Balakpapan
Pearl Harbor
United Nations
Malang
Java Sea
Inside a Death Fog in a Pacific Night Run
A pilot recounts flying through an obscuring tropical front at 9 500 feet amid instrument work and radio signaling. He details clouding mist, near-collisions, engine trouble, and target approach as the formation fights to reach the objective, with perilous canyons and decision moments before the tale ends with a cliffhanger.
Porch Suppers Boost Appetite With Simple Home Style
A how to on planning porch suppers to boost appetite, with cheerful casual dining ideas. Tips include bright tablecloths, fruit centerpieces, simple platters, and a no fuss self-serve style. Recipes feature barbecued chicken with a tangy sauce and veal skewers with vegetables.
Lynn Chambers Meat Pie and Veal Skewers Menu
A period menu by Lynn Chambers features meat pie with hot buttered noodles, veal skewers with vegetables, and beet greens dishes. Desserts include a strawberry meringue pie with a rich meringue topping and a coffee-table greens note. The item promotes meat cooking tips and a meat roasting chart from Lynn Chambers and Western Newspaper Union.
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Lynn Cham
Bere
Western
Western Newspaper Union
Lynn Says Spring Vegetables Tips and Tricks
Lynn shares practical guidance on vegetable prep. Cut string beans with scissors to save time and fingers. Blanch carrots briefly to peel easily. Leave two inches of beet stems to preserve red color while boiling. Use old coffee percolators to cook asparagus with steam aiding tender stems. Wash spinach in warm water to remove sand.
Fresh Lemon Wake Up Drink Promises Regularity
An old advertisement touts a simple morning routine using the juice of one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water on an empty stomach to stimulate bowel action. It claims lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, aiding digestion and boosting health.
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Sunkist
California
Sunkist Mons
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