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From Java to Surabaya to Malang Fortress Mission
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recalls the perilous flight over the Philippines, Java and Borneo. After a damaged engine and dense weather, he lands at Surabaya with his crew and describes the arrival, new E model Fortresses, and the need for more pilots as they fight to defend Java.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Kurtz
Australia
Java
Davao
Malang Field
Borneo
Jim
Harris
Frank
PDI
Jim Connally
Walt Seaman
Java Sea
Surabaya
Malang
Surabaya Field
Colonel Eubank
Kendari
Samarinda
Far East
States
Air Corps
Muroc Lake
Africa
Asia
Tampa Field
Charles T. Reeves
Rowland A. Boone
Pearl Harbor
Hamilton Field
California
Boeing
Pacific
Manila
Hawaii
Sacramento