One Man Air Force Hero Leads Pioneering Burma Skies
After West Point and four years as an instructor, Robert Scott seeks combat again. He flies from India to Burma, becomes a Kittyhawk pilot under Gen Chenault, leads the 23rd Fighter Group, and embarks on Hong Kong duty. Chapter XXV portrays pilots awaiting orders amid tense game like routines and the vow to attack.
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West Point
Robert Scott
Kelly Field
India
Gen. Chennault
Burma
Hongkong
Ajax
Johnny
Mack
Fat Woman
Aanie
Aerial Blitz in China and Burma Drives New Planes Into Action
In early November Allied air forces push for a major strike against Hongkong and Indo China targets. Chennault and Cooper plan a large operation as new P 40s arrive and fighters bolster a growing force at Kweilin. Pearl Harbor era details show ships sunk, hangars destroyed, and pilots missing in action.
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Burma
Hongkong
Chennault
Cooper
China
Bert Carleton
Kweilin
Butch Morgan
Hongay
Indo-China
Haiphong
Morgan
Harry Pike
Pike
Lombard
Griffin
Sandau Island
Noth
Canton
Brick Holstrom
Tokyo
Tien Ho
Pat Daniels
Daniels
Pat
Patrick Daniels
Johnny Alison
Hankow
Johnny
Hampshire
Sienning
Yoyang
Jap Air Force
Derringer and Stirnweiss among spring baseball outlooks
The piece profiles Paul Derringer, veteran pitcher for the Cubs, praising his speed and control while noting his rough 1933 34 seasons and later big years 1938 39 40. It also highlights George Stirnweiss as a top American League player and includes quotes from Bill Dickey Joe McCarthy and Carl Hubbell on pitching and talent.
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Paul Derringer
Springfield
Big Paul
Danville
Rochester
Cardinals
Kentucky Rifleman
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Paul
Reds
Bill Dickey
Derringer
Pirates
Cubs
Charlie Grimm
Florida Everglades
Mort Cooper
Bucky Walters
George Stirnweiss
Yankee
Harry Salsinger
Stirnweiss
Boudreau
Cleveland
Stephens
Browns
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
North Carolina
Joe
Spud Chandler
Johnny Lindell
Johnny
Kurowski
Lindell
Yankees
Carl Hubbell
Hubbell
Practical Kitchen Tips From A Past Era
Old fashioned iron skillets are praised for better heat retention and even cooking compared to light-weight pans. The text suggests preparing the morning percolator and dishes the night before to ease breakfast. It also mentions removing adhesive tape marks with nail polish remover and repurposing chicken and turkey feathers into bedding materials after cleaning and processing.
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Kunming
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Stirnweiss and Lindell
Sewing Circle Needlework
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Ane
Londonderry
Howard
San Francisco
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McKesson & Robbins, Inc
Bridgeport
Connecticut
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