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Flying Fortress crew recounts grim air battle in Java Philippines
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz and the 8th Air Force crew describe the mission over the Philippines and Java, engine trouble, forced landings, and KIA losses. They detail PBY patrols from Manila to Surabaya, heavy anti aircraft fire, and a fierce duel with Japanese Zeros over the Borneo coast as they pursue a heavy cruiser apportioned by Robinson’s lead plane.
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Frank Kurtz
Flying Fortress
Philippines
Australia
Java
Kurtz
Malang
U. S
Skiles
Boudrin
Belem
Natal
George
Brazil
Atlantic
Freetown
Africa
Nile
Khartoum
Iraq
Bangalore
India
Palembang
Sumatra
Equator
Surabaya
Malang Field
States
Frank
Manila
Macassar Strait
Davao
Irvin Schier
Robinson
Borneo
Charlie Britt