Flying Fortress crew recounts flash of war over Philippines
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day when eight of his men died fleeing for shelter as Old 99 and other Fortresses were destroyed. After reaching Australia the squadron flies to Java for missions over the Philippines, later describing a cloud battle where seven Zeros are shot down.
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Into the Java War Zone Aerial Duel and a Crashing Dive
The narrative follows a lead bombardier in a Fort crew over Java and Sumatra as they engage Zeros and a Japanese cruiser, suffer losses, and press on with improvisation. Major Robinson sinks into the sea after a doomed dive, while the squadron adapts aircraft guns and tactics for continued operations.
Paul Encourages the Corinthians in Hard Times
Sermon notes urge comfort and courage for Christians in turmoil. Paul frames Christian strength against temporary afflictions and death as a building of God, with the love of Christ as the motive power for living testimony and service.
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