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Pilot recalls fatal day in the Philippines and Java mission
Lieut. Col Kurtz describes the bombing run against Japanese ships near Davao and Tarakan. He narrates forming a three-ship formation through dense tropical fog, locating Jim Connally and Bill Bohnaker, and facing engine trouble while approaching the target. The tale ends with a critical engine failure on the lead ship as they near the bomb run.
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Colink Kurtz
Flying Fortress
Philippines
Australia
Jim
Alrady
Davao Harbor
Ernst Udet
Malang
Java
Melebes Sea
Navy Department
Washington
Davao
Borneo
Macasmi Strait
Rch
Tarakan
Balak‘apan
Pearl Haror
Bill Bohnaker
Old Jim
Golden Dream Castle
Combs
Los Angeles
Bill
Frank
East Texas