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Queens Die Proudly in Pacific Air Battle
Flying Fortress crews recount a brutal air fight over the Philippines and Java. Lieut. Col. Kurtz recalls Old 99 and nine others going down in flames as Zeros attack. Survivors salvage a battered unit and press on with missions over Java and the Macassar Strait, enduring storms, rough landings, and scarce meals while improvising defenses at Malang and Madiun fields.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Macassar Strait
Sergt. Boone
Queens
Captain Strother
Jim Worley
Madura
Fred Crimmons
Freddy
Surabaya Field
Malang
Surabaya
Eubank
Madiun
Jekyakarta
Ray Cox
Tude
Johnny Hughes
Ray
Johnny
Malang Field
Boone
Jockstrap
Charlie
Madiun Field
McGee
Silva