Java Landing and Flight of Dutch Allies
In a tense late night, American and Dutch forces coordinate a Java invasion defense. Major Fisher briefs the Dutch general, fighters scramble from across Java, and the 17th Pursuit Group battles toward Gnoro. As dawn nears, Dutch and American pilots prepare to depart with uncertain fates and hopes of reaching Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Java
van Oeyen
Ostock
Gnoro
Surabaya
Australia
Jack Dale
Jack
17Th Parsuit
An airborne tale from Java to Australia ends in Broome
A war correspondent recalls pilots aboard a Forts mission in Java, the doomed Jockstrap field, and a last escape to Australia. Amid fire, bomb runs, and a final dawn over Broome, a Dutch liaison and Ana amet signal hope for a resupply and renewed resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jockstrap
Air Corps
Australia
Jackaeabat
Orc
Colonele Heyee
Vandevanter
Madiun Field
Anarmaet
Malang
Anamaet
Bill Bohnaker
Eddie Green
Java
Bull
Eddie
Frank
Broome
Malang Field
Srto
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O.white
Ney
Tothers
W.N.U
Major Fisher
France
Lison
Cherbourg
U. S. Army
Hoboken
N. J
U. S
Jacob Dresdner
Jacob
Hungary
Fort Ontario
Oswego
N. Y
Periers
Paris
Berlin
U. SS. Coast Guard
Navy
Atlantic
Americar
St. Saveur Lendelin
Young U-Boat Chief
Coast-Guard