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Memoir of a Java mission and the E model Fortress
A World War II air crew recounts a perilous 11 hour mission over Borneo and Java, fighting weather engine trouble and dwindling fuel. They land at Surabaya and Malang, describe the new E model Fortresses and pilot shortages, and note morale and field conditions as they await further reinforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Harris
Frank
Bean
PDI
Jim Connally
Frankl
Saller
Tub Pumner
Jevel
Borneo
Java
Sam
Keala
Walt Seaman
Java Sea
Surabaya
Malang
Surabaya Field
Colonel Eubank
Kendari
Samarinda
Far East
Ure
Frank Kurtz
States
7Th Bombardment Group
Air Corps
15Th Group
Muree Lake
Africa
Asia
Tampa Field
Charles T. Reeves
Rowland A. Boone
Pearl Harbor
Tth
Hamilton Field
California
Boeing
Pacific
Manila
Hawaii
Sacramento
Brazil
Duane Skiles
Atlantic
Belem