Flying Fortress Pilot's Narrow Escape Over Borneo
Frank Kurtz recalls a dangerous combat mission over the Philippines and Borneo. His damaged bomber fights to return while bombardier Harris and gunner report hits on a cruiser and transports as the crew descends through thinning clouds toward Malang Field.
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Trent
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Kurty
Australia
Cheristitas
Seo
Java
Daveo
Muumy
Dorrie
Waddy
Borneo
Dutet
Jim
Harris
Frank
PDI
Jim Connally
Jaya
Walt Seamon
Malang Field
Surabaya to Malang Runway Dash Then Java Landing
The crew skirts a deadly weather pass near Surabaya and heads to Surabaya Field with barely 1,000 feet of altitude left. They describe the early E model B 17s, pilot shortages, and morale as reinforcements arrive to Java.
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Java Sea
Borneo
Java
Surabaya
Malangi
Surabaya Field
Surhbaya Field
Colonel Eubank
Malang
Kendari
Samarinda
Far East
States
Brazil
Duane Skiles
Atlantic
Belem
Faith and Grace Resolve Early Church Debate
The April 30 lesson explains how Paul and Barnabas settled the dispute in Jerusalem over Gentile salvation. It emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works, and urges believers to walk by faith in daily life, trusting Christ living within.
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Antioch
Christ
Paul
Barnabas
Jerusalem
Crafting Tips From a Home Economics Page
A reader suggests using 18 inches of thread length for maintenance and proposes blanket stitching around a hat brim with contrasting crochet thread. It notes thin blankets as interlining for a child’s coat or baby bunting, an ironing pad, or silencer cloths, and warns against sunning feather pillows to preserve oil and pliability.
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How
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Pirst National Bank
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Lydia E
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Lydia E. Pinkham
White
Frank ‘Kurtz
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Rowland A. Bonne
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International Council of Religious Education
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Uniform International Undaychool
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Western Newspaper Union
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