WARTIME COVERAGE (1942)
The story of the B-17 was heavily reported in American newspapers, after the crew returned to safety in April 1942 in an official news release from MacArthur's Headquarters. Thanks to Nancy Munroe-Michael (daughter of George Munroe) for sharing these articles.

• 5 Miles In Jungle Take Fliers 4 Days
  [ April 30, 1942 ] New York Times
  
  
• Downed in New Guinea Swamp 9 Fliers Fight Delirium to Safety
  [ April 30, 1942 ] New York Post
  
  
• Yank Flyers describe horrors of swamp trek
  [ April 30, 1942 ] Daily News, Los Angeles
  
  
• Mother of Boxing Great Finally Hears of His Safety
  [ May 9, 1942 ] The Washington Post
  
  
• Kirkwood Officer In Australian Hospital After Harrowing Rescue
  (source & date unknown, 1942)