Here's what I wrote about the episode:
April 19 6:15 pilot 6:15 co-pilot Lt. Schnier B17E
800 mile search with a new navigator who lost us! We were all ready to make a water landing when we spotted the island. We landed with less than thirty min. gas. I sure was scared for a few min.
My name is Dan Paulsen, and I have some memories to share and stories to tell of the places I've been and the times I've lived through--of flying B17s in the South Pacific during World War II, growing up in the Great Depression, gathering military intelligence during the Cold War, and other adventures, large and small. Comments are welcome, and I'd love to hear from anyone who knew me back when. With the help of children, grandchildren, and friends, I will respond.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The Wayward Navigator: from my South Pacific diary
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