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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1944

Page

8

Antwerp Port Shows Unscathed After Rapid Seizure

The report describes Antwerp as largely undamaged after its fast capture by Allied forces. The harbor boasts twenty eight miles of quays and extensive docks, with intact bridges and rail access. Once German batteries at Flushing and Zeebrugge are reduced the port can be used immediately.

Germany Cherbourg France Antwerp Flushing Zeebrugge Europe Brest

WASP Pilot Lucille Carey Aids Allied Operations

Lucille R. Carey a member of the WASP trained at Avenger Field Texas and served at Foster Field in August 1944. She performed aerial gunnery target towing instrument navigation instruction and administrative flights. Carey a Joliet Pilots Club member is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Carey of 960 Cottage Place. Antwerp port shortages hamper Allied supply lines as Rhine advances threaten logistics

Lucille R. Carey Foster Field Arlinger Wasp Carey Avenger Field Roscoe Carey Cottage Place Miss Carey Joliet Pilots’ Club, Inc Women's Airforce Service Pilots

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