Queens Die Proudly Story of Flying Fortress Swoose
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recalls the Philippines attack on Clark Field. Old 99 is shot down before takeoff. The field lies littered with wrecked U S planes as Buzz Wagner chases Japanese fighters. Russ Church teams with Wagner to bomb a field. Church does not return. Colin Kelly fires on a battleship. his plane catches fire and he bales out near the ground.
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Martinsville Heroic Flight and Clark Field Evacuation
A veteran account recalls a pilot's brave actions as a Japanese strike looms. Amid fires and sinking ships the pilot prioritizes his crew and family, directs others to abandon ship, and fights to land. Evacuation from Clark Field begins at dawn as Japs reconnaissance intensifies and the remaining Fortresses are saved at any cost.
Del Monte Amid Pacific War Fractured Air Crew Tales
A WWII Air Corps survivor recalls Clark Field destruction the 19th Bombardment Group endured at Del Monte Mindanao after bombings. He and Eddie Oliver recount Old 99 crew losses, improvised defenses, and disarray before a Le Gaspi Bay mission with Jack Adams and navigator Harry Schrieber detailing a six Fortresses sortie.
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Christ's Victory Over Death Easter Lesson 1944
A 1944 Easter sermon outlines I Corinthians 15 on the resurrection as the foundation of Christian faith. It contrasts natural and spiritual bodies, celebrates death conquered by Christ, and urges believers to live faithfully with unmovable, abounding resolve.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Hell
Lesson Subjects and Scripture Texts for April 9
Lesson for April 9 lists the selected subjects and scripture texts approved by the International Council of Religious Education for use under permission. The card notes the educational purpose and source guidance.
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International Council of Religious Education
Earth Shrinks by Five Inches Every Thousand Years
Scientists report the earth is gradually shrinking at a rate of about five inches per millennium. The finding highlights slow geological changes over vast timescales and may influence studies of crustal dynamics.
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Earth
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