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The Swoose Saga Across Australian Skies and Buna
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz leads the Swoose and 19th Bombardment Group through danger in the Philippines, Australia, Port Moresby, and Buna. Tales tell of brave evacuations, daring takeoffs, Zero dogfights, and the growth of Allied air power across New Guinea.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Ales
Java
U. S
Frank
Darwin
North Australia
19Th
7Th Now
New Guinea
New Britain Islands
Lae
Salamaua
Rabaul
Moresby
Port Moresby
Buna
Brett
Melbourne
Ralph Royce
Habaul
Jap High Command
Air Force
Rabafil
Owen Stanley
MacArthur
Red
Chartlie
Cloncurry
Harry