Queens Die Proudly in Pacific Air War Tale
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal Philippines day when eight men died fleeing for shelter and O1499 was destroyed before takeoff. After escaping to Australia the squadron flies to Java for missions over the Philippines as nine P-40 fighters arrive from Australia. A Japanese bomber force over Java cripples Major Straubel and a carrier is driven off by Forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Straubel
Java Sea
Tarakan
Balikpapan
Balikpapan Field
Malang
Macassar
Sky Queens
Colin
Clark Field
Adams
Major Robinson
Frank
Sergeant Boone
Macassar Strait
Desperate War Drives Dutch and American Air Efforts in Java
In the Java theater, Allied forces race to defend Timor and Malang as Japanese strikes escalate. Dutch fighter support and PBY sorties assist a besieged submarine, while Dutch bombers at Balikpapan are halted by Zeros. Forts at Malang stagger under pressure, and Sky Queens suffer losses as pilots struggle to hold the line.
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Timor
Australia
Surabaya
Malang
Navy
Kommander van der Straaten
Java Sea
van der Straaten
Bud Sprague
Bud
Philippines
Bataan
Lialgon
Corregidor
Army
Margo
Wartime Air Battle Illusion Turns to Tragedy in Flames
A narrator aboard a bomber recalls a sudden Japanese air attack using forged Army Air Force stars to approach. Fortresses are hit, a crew member dies at the gun, and a doomed aircraft erupts in red fire as crew bail out, including a turret gunner who dies mid‑exit after fighting to save others. The account ends with a cliffhanger as the scene continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Japan
Java
Duke Duphrane
Marie Antoinette
Mary Queen of Scots
Strother
Leonard Coleman
Lesson for June 25 on pen and Sellotme texts selected
A brief note outlines a June 25 lesson focusing on pen and Sellotme texts chosen by the International Council gious Education. The fragmentary record mentions Education and selection criteria but lacks full names or places.
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International Council
Gious Education
Alee
Dare to Stand Alone Daniel’s Courageous Simple Living Test
The lesson portrays Daniel and three Hebrew youths in Babylon resisting the king’s rich foods and wine. A measured test over ten days proves simple living yields better health and learning, earning high marks in knowledge and character, urging youth to uphold right standards amid liquor propaganda.
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Daniel
Babylon
Barbara Bell Pattern 1841 Dress and Summer Set
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1841 designed for sizes 36 to 52 offers a tailored or ruffly yoke dress with slim lines and short sleeves. Includes 35% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 38, plus 4 yards for vestee and 2.5 yards for ruffling, plus a matching bonnet and a girl’s summer set suitable for ages 1 to 3 in white muslin lace or pastel prints.
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Barbara Bell
Do Not Leave Medicines Uncovered in Sick Room
Warning injunction advises keeping medicine and drinks covered in a sick room to prevent contamination and spread of illness. Guidance emphasizes safeguarding patients and maintaining hygiene.
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A. Whale
Florida
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Borneo
Eubank
W.N.A
Moody
L. Lundquist
D. Moody Bible Institute of Gaze
Western Newspaper Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Fede
ONIKS
Atas LY
Rio Grande Frontier
Mexico
Uncle Sam
F. H. Gaston
Alpine, Tex
Kellogg's
Clarion
America
Main
Warwick Manufacturing Corporation
Harrison Street
Illinois
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