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Flying Fortress Swoose Crew Recounts Philippines Attack
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the day Japanese forces hit in the Philippines killing eight crew and destroying Old 99, forcing a retreat to Australia. The 19th Bombardment Group evacuates to Australia then defends Java and New Guinea as the war continues. Red Warner, Swoose crew chief, details a near miss with a dive bombing attack.
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Frank Kurtz
Fortra
Philippines
Australia
Java
U. S
Austrasia
North Australia