Flying Fortress pilot Kurtz recalls fatal Philippines day
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recounts the Japs attack that killed eight of his men as Old 99 and Forts were destroyed. He escapes to Australia, flies missions over the Philippines from Java, defends Java, evacuates to Australia, lands at Broome then Melbourne, and becomes pilot of The Swoose.
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Philippines
Australia
Java
U. S
Broome Field
Melbourne
Kurtz
Air Force
Australian Air War Stories of Squeeze and Buzz in the Pacific
In Australia the Air Force built from the ground up as MacArthur arrived. American engineers aided by General Brett and pilots fought Jap air power from Darwin to Townsville. Buzz and Squeeze led P-39s and Forts in daring attacks near Darwin and Kupang, saving aircrews and boosting morale.
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al Mueller
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Timor
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Crete
Gleason Debuts on Air as New Comic Hot on the Net
Jackie Gleason headlines the August 13 debut of his show with Les Tremayne marking his first post Hi Neighbor and Laughing at Murder era. Gloria DeHaven and John Hodiak rise with Metro projects while Dinah Shore seeks overseas fame and other stars prep for future productions.
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Jackie Gleason
Les Tremayne
Dinah Shore
International Pictures
Hollywood
Mayflower Vessel Becomes Barn on Russell Farm
Six years after the Mayflower carried the Pilgrims to America the famed ship was broken up in England and converted into a barn still standing on the Russell farm five miles west of London.
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England
Russell Farm
London
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