Air power pioneer Brett backs wartime aviation memories
The author credits Lieutenant General George H. Brett for confirming historical accuracy of incidents in Java and Australia within a personal narrative on air force exploits in the South West Pacific. The crew of Sivcose and Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz provided material while noting the piece only covers a portion of broader air war achievements.
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Frank Kurtz
Sivcose
George H. Brett
Clark Field
Pacific
Java
Australia
The Swoose and Old 99 Crew Remembrance Flight
The narrative follows pilot Frank Kurtz and the Swoose crew as they recall Old 99, their crashed Flying Fortress at Clark Field, the loss of eight crewmen, and the deep bond between pilots and their aircraft. It highlights Kurtz’s reflections on duty, sacrifice, and the war’s personal toll.
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Hollywood High School
Frank
Oraver
Margo
Randolph Field
Tex
Arthur Edward Gary
Clark Field
Formosa
Boeing
Manila
Dodson
Old 99
Sergeant Burgess
Texas A & M
Barbara Bell Apron and Sun Dress Patterns on Sale
Historic sewing notice details Barbara Bell Pattern Nos. 1937 1942 and 1943 with sizes 14 16 18 29 40 42 44 12 14 16 18 20 and children sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8. Provides material yardage for ensembles including 35 inch 39 inch and 32 inch fabrics and trim requirements.
Pattern Notice from Sewing Circle Department
Pattern department at 530 South Wells Street Chicago advertises sending 20 cents for each pattern. Include pattern number and desired size. response details are described but unreadable in the fragment.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
ASK M and ? i quiz with answers resources
A list of questions and answers covering subjects from history and ships to military wear and vitally includes responses like the Cheshire cat facial aspect and the supercargo role. It presents quiz items numbered 1 through 10 with corresponding answers for several items.
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WAC
Turkey
Brandywine
Answers Grinning Cranes Lifeboats Athena The Chinese
The officer or person on a merchant ship in charge of the lifeboats is identified among a list of answers with specific roles or clues. The text presents diverse references including Athena and a Chinese group alongside nautical terms.
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Athena
Waxed Citrus Extend Fresh Life Before Market
A quarter of all oranges lemons and grapefruits grown in the United States today are coated with an invisible wax solution. The wax reduces moisture loss and prolongs freshness before shipment to markets.
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United States
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Wake Island
Far East
Philippines
USA
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19Th Bombardment Group
Harry Schrieber
Charlie Reeves
Rowland Boone
Red
Warner
Air Corps
Frank Kurt
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Fleischmann
War Savings Sonds
Kellogg's
NAVY
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Masive Corps
Coast Guard
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