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I have a fairly good photo of squadron 74 in the ready room of the uss kasaan bay cvc 69 during the invasion of southern france. Combat aircraft americas bestselling military aviation. Furthermore it is the only true strategic airlifter of the usaf. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.
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