Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).


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Soldier and plane on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44.




"Miss Mutt III" / "Pride of Lodi Ohio" - a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44. This was one of several "Miss Mutt"
planes flown by Dick Rowland. The eight "kills" painted under the cockpit was his total for the war. There is also a photo of "Miss Mutt II" on page 40.




"Little Joe" plane on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44.




A plane on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44.




"American Beauty" on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44. This was a popular name, used for several different planes.




"The Coral Princess" on the runway in New Guinea, circa 1943-44. The was another name that was used for several other planes.




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