Flying Fortress crew’s Philippines day of disaster retold
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal strike on the Philippines as eight men die fleeing. Old 99 and Forts are demolished. The squadron escapes to Australia then flies missions over the Philippines and Java sea. Java saps morale as Dutch ammo dumps blow, evacuation follows and Java falls. Sgt. Warrenfeltz loses his pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Java Sea
Houston
Warrenfeltz
Jockstrap
Vandevanter
Madiun Field
Java to Australia: Last Flight of the 17th Pursuit Group
In a perilous Java to Australia escape, Frank and the 17th Pursuit Group fight to evacuate pilots from Gnoro to Jockstrap, across Java’s coast, amid Jap bombardment. Dutch and American fliers share peril, sacrifice, and a risky plan to reach Malang and continue the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Java
van Oeyen
Gnoro
Surabaya
Australia
Jack Dale
Jack
17Th Pursuit Group
Anamaet
Jockstrap
Air Corps
Jockstrap Field
Malang
Bill Bohnaker
Eddie Green
Bill
Eddie
Broome
Malang Field
Australis
Pattern Orders Amid War Demand Delays Revealed
Instructions describe felt hee gaws and patterns for pieces with directions. High demand and war conditions mean longer wait times for popular pattern numbers. Send orders to the provided address.
Hooley Recites Rise from Hooley to Alderman Hooley
An Irishman recalls his ascent from Hooley to Mr Hooley then Committeeman and Alderman Hooley. He notes a church moment when the entire congregation stood and sang Hooley in unison, marking his enduring prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Hooley
Mr. Hooley
War on Gas Ad Offer For MAR-VO-AID Capsules
An advertisement promises relief for sour stomach gas indigestion heartburn and related symptoms. It offers a month’s supply of MAR-VO-AID capsules with a money order purchase and a money back guarantee, valid until Jan 1 from MAR-VO-AID Laboratories Bakersfield California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar-Vo-Aid Laboratories
P. O
Bakersfield
Calif
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W.N.U
Major Fisher
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
W. Randolph St
Chicago
Kellogg Cornel
Kellogg’s
Atte
Fleischmann
Sally Cole
Fleischmann’s
Standard Brands Incorporated
Grand Central Annex
New York
N. Y
Trai
Smith Bros
Aerican
Rous Oak
Aniversary
Round Oak Company
powAaiac, Michk
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