Flying Fortress crew recounts Davao raid and near collision
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz narrates the Philippines mission where eight crewmen died fleeing for shelter as Old 99 was destroyed. They escaped to Australia to Christmas, then to Java and Davao where bombers hit a Jap fleet. A Messerschmitt 110 sighting tests their nerve before a safe return.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Brereton
Java
Davao
Pearl Harbor
Jim
Davao Harbor
Ernst Udet
Berlin
Messerschmitts
Malang
Frank
Celebes
Navy Department
Washington
Borneo
Macassar Strait
Tarakan
Balakpapan
United Nations
Java Sea
Into the clouds a perilous mission unfolds over the target
The narrator describes flying through a tropical fog at 9,500 feet with V formations dispersed to avoid collision. In a dense mist a canyon of clouds and battles with enemy fighters tests skill and nerve as three planes coordinate by radio light and code. An engine problem and oil pressure drop threaten the run to the target as the page ends with the cliffhanger continuation.
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Old Jim
Connally
Kurtz
Jim
Bill Bohnaker
Golden Dream Castle
Combs
Los Angeles High School
Bill
Frank
Borneo
East Texas
Paul Casts Into Europe Pressing Toward the High Call
This lesson outlines Paul's zeal to know Christ and to make Him known, tracing his inner drive to press toward the prize and his outward mission into Europe led by the Holy Spirit, highlighted by Lydia's conversion and the church's early hospitality.
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Paul
Christ
Europe
Christ Jesus
Lydia
Africa
America
Lesson Highlights for May 7
May 7 lesson outlines selected scripture texts from the International Council of Religious Education. Subjects cover chosen biblical passages with accompanying reflections suitable for study and discussion.
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International Council of Religious Education
Oil farmer seeks middle name after crosses
A newly rich oil farmer with no writing ability deposits his royalty check and orders two cross signatures. A later check arrives with three crosses, prompting the banker to ask for an explanation. He says his wife wants him in society and a middle name.
Shroud Worn By Bride In Japan Custom
In a Japanese custom an engaged woman makes her burial shroud and wears it at her marriage and in death, symbolizing readiness for both life events.
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Japan
Army publishes extensive military and general dictionaries
The army now offers 23 military dictionaries 26 general purpose dictionaries and 38 phrase books and language guides for soldiers overseas to aid communication and operations.
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