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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:20:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher: Chains on the jeeps because of the mud or soft sand or both? Both Me-262 trainer captured and tested in the US  Now restored and at the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola,FL  |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:22:09 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached FileIn 1942, the United States was faced with a severe shortage of pilots, so an experimental program to replace males with female pilots was created. The group of female pilots was called the Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP for short. Shirley Slade was one of about 1,100 chosen. She was trained to fly the B-26 and B-39, and that got her put on the cover of Life magazine in 1943 at about 23 years old. |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:27:51 PM EDT
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Did a short search and came up empty. Want to know more. Catastrophic gun failure?
Corpsmen remove wounded and dead from a 90mm gun pit.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:33:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wtfboombrb: Did a short search and came up empty. Want to know more. Catastrophic gun failure? Corpsmen remove wounded and dead from a 90mm gun pit. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1586722848935468924310_jpg-1364302.JPG There is an awful lot of damage of the surrounding pit to be a catastrophic gun failure I would think. I wonder if it was hit by either a bomb or a shell.... I mean the gun has a burnt area midway up the barrel but that's about it damage wise |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:35:59 PM EDT
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You can see where the barrel burst half way down the barrel
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:43:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MPiKM: You can see where the barrel burst half way down the barrel That's what I think I'm seeing as well. |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 5:21:54 PM EDT
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Robert Grove
 Attached FileRobert Woodrow Grove DATE OF BIRTH: March 1, 1917 PLACE OF BIRTH: Spencer, Tennessee HOME OF RECORD: Pikeville, Tennessee Robert Grove earned the Navy Cross in World War II, and was Killed in Action as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant on February 16, 1965, during the Vietnam War, in actions that earned him a Silver Star. Navy Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps Rank: Corporal Battalion: 2d Battalion Division: 1st Marine Division CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Robert Woodrow Grove (MCSN: 306455), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Machine Gunner in Company I, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, on 27 December 1943. When a numerically superior enemy force attacked the positions of his company and succeeded in penetrating the lines, Corporal Grove courageously led a squad of men to the point of the break-through and, armed with his own sub-machine gun and that of one of his casualties, fearlessly charged a light and heavy Japanese machine gun, destroying or wounding the crews of both and capturing the valuable weapons. Corporal Grove's valiant conduct and inspiring leadership contributed materially to the success of our forces in repulsing the hostile attack and re-establishing the lines and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War Service: Marine Corps RANK: Gunnery Sergeant GENERAL ORDERS: Board Serial 632 (June 5, 1965) CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Robert Woodrow Grove (MCSN: 306455), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Light Weapons Infantry Advisor with the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, during operations against the enemy near Tu Thuan Village, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, on 16 February 1965. Sergeant Grove was accompanying three companies of Vietnamese trainees on a march from their training center to a firing range when Viet Cong snipers began firing on one of the companies. The enemy fire increased until it was apparent that a Viet Cong platoon was firing from positions in a nearby hamlet. Thereupon the commander in charge of the friendly troops committed the reserve company to the action. Sergeant Grove went forward with this element, advising and assisting its leaders in the employment of the platoons in maneuvering toward the enemy position, exhibiting conspicuous bravery in exposing himself to the heavy fire of the enemy unit. Disregarding his own safety, he moved to an automatic weapon position and directed effective fire upon the enemy positions until he was mortally wounded. His heroic actions encouraged aggressiveness and bravery in the young troops with whom he served and the Vietnamese trainees, inspired by his courageous example, pursued the Viet Cong and successfully routed them from their prepared positions. Sergeant Grove's calm and competent actions under hostile fire reflect great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8002#33981 |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 9:42:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/12/2020 9:56:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 5:43:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wtfboombrb: Robert Grove https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1586725720962-318197679_jpg-1364392.JPG Robert Woodrow Grove DATE OF BIRTH: March 1, 1917 PLACE OF BIRTH: Spencer, Tennessee HOME OF RECORD: Pikeville, Tennessee Robert Grove earned the Navy Cross in World War II, and was Killed in Action as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant on February 16, 1965, during the Vietnam War, in actions that earned him a Silver Star. Navy Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps Rank: Corporal Battalion: 2d Battalion Division: 1st Marine Division CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Robert Woodrow Grove (MCSN: 306455), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Machine Gunner in Company I, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, on 27 December 1943. When a numerically superior enemy force attacked the positions of his company and succeeded in penetrating the lines, Corporal Grove courageously led a squad of men to the point of the break-through and, armed with his own sub-machine gun and that of one of his casualties, fearlessly charged a light and heavy Japanese machine gun, destroying or wounding the crews of both and capturing the valuable weapons. Corporal Grove's valiant conduct and inspiring leadership contributed materially to the success of our forces in repulsing the hostile attack and re-establishing the lines and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War Service: Marine Corps RANK: Gunnery Sergeant GENERAL ORDERS: Board Serial 632 (June 5, 1965) CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Robert Woodrow Grove (MCSN: 306455), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Light Weapons Infantry Advisor with the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, during operations against the enemy near Tu Thuan Village, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, on 16 February 1965. Sergeant Grove was accompanying three companies of Vietnamese trainees on a march from their training center to a firing range when Viet Cong snipers began firing on one of the companies. The enemy fire increased until it was apparent that a Viet Cong platoon was firing from positions in a nearby hamlet. Thereupon the commander in charge of the friendly troops committed the reserve company to the action. Sergeant Grove went forward with this element, advising and assisting its leaders in the employment of the platoons in maneuvering toward the enemy position, exhibiting conspicuous bravery in exposing himself to the heavy fire of the enemy unit. Disregarding his own safety, he moved to an automatic weapon position and directed effective fire upon the enemy positions until he was mortally wounded. His heroic actions encouraged aggressiveness and bravery in the young troops with whom he served and the Vietnamese trainees, inspired by his courageous example, pursued the Viet Cong and successfully routed them from their prepared positions. Sergeant Grove's calm and competent actions under hostile fire reflect great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8002#33981 Wow. the M1 Thompson on the left has a vertical foregrip. Wonder if it's field made or adapted from a 1928? |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 6:11:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Toolbob: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/499442/12E8BD86-3B16-43F3-A755-385D1AA249B5_jpe-1364827.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/499442/48BF6687-2C6F-465D-BF30-97BB6BDE8DF2_jpe-1364828.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/499442/68F55470-9D8C-4627-BE10-F8F41B93AE4C_jpe-1364829.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/499442/D2CA84D9-49B0-4F08-860B-1F80F6D08876_jpe-1364830.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/499442/215737F7-155A-42F6-B80D-F4E48C147DDA_jpe-1364831.JPG Boy, kid in the center looks just like that, a young innocent kid. Mentioned that my Uncle was a waist gunner in a B-24 Liberator, first pics I found of he an his crew, he was a handsome cocky looking young man. Four years later, he looked so haggard, like he was 60. He had a habit of getting into a bit of trouble, nothing serious, flew during the entire War. Choice was keep going on missions, or, not sure of the military terminology, not a court martial, but he did not take the easy way out. |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 6:34:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher: I remember that aircraft. It didn't end well though.  http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=93788ac9-1b2c-4472-a5ff-1c8dc9b08249 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher: Originally Posted By weaselrunner4: Back in the 90's, the Confederate air force had an he 111. It was the former president of Spain's. Converted back to its former bomber configuration. Paid to go thru it when it was at Byrd airport in Richmond va. If I remember correctly, diamond lil, the b24 was there, along with a wildcat and a ball turret demo you could get in. I remember that aircraft. It didn't end well though. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=93788ac9-1b2c-4472-a5ff-1c8dc9b08249 I was at that air show in Missoula, and remember a lot of people talking about how it had crashed on the way here.
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Posted: 4/13/2020 6:54:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 8:08:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMy Dad was in the 69th division. I used to have a patch, but cut it off his field jacket when I took it to sea with me. I put that and the US Army tape in the pockets, but they got lost somewhere along the way. He served in Korea at the end of the war, and was in the Army reserves until ~1960 or 62. Just so I'm not a freeloader, more US and Commie pics   |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 8:36:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By birdbarian: My Dad was in the 69th division. I used to have a patch, but cut it off his field jacket when I took it to sea with me. I put that and the US Army tape in the pockets, but they got lost somewhere along the way. He served in Korea at the end of the war, and was in the Army reserves until ~1960 or 62. Just so I'm not a freeloader, more US and Commie pics https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/17/df/4917df89e2817af99e5e013fcbc46f49.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/2e/09/6e2e09038f063dcdf02da40ee2a934c9.jpg That is pretty cool, sorry you lost the items though. |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 8:37:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 8:56:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 9:01:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 9:08:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 9:12:03 PM EDT
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 Attached FileThe dog in the picture was named "Explosion" He was attached to a small weather team on Kiska island in the Aluetians and was captued by the Japanese when they occupied Kiska island. The americans were sent to Japan as prisoners but Explosion remained on the island. He is pictured after his liberation a year later when US forces retook to the island. While in Japanese hands, he was known as Katsu, meani g "victory". Explosion with his original and japanese masters.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 9:13:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 9:20:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 10:40:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By birdbarian: My Dad was in the 69th division. I used to have a patch, but cut it off his field jacket when I took it to sea with me. I put that and the US Army tape in the pockets, but they got lost somewhere along the way. He served in Korea at the end of the war, and was in the Army reserves until ~1960 or 62. Just so I'm not a freeloader, more US and Commie pics https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/17/df/4917df89e2817af99e5e013fcbc46f49.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/2e/09/6e2e09038f063dcdf02da40ee2a934c9.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By birdbarian: My Dad was in the 69th division. I used to have a patch, but cut it off his field jacket when I took it to sea with me. I put that and the US Army tape in the pockets, but they got lost somewhere along the way. He served in Korea at the end of the war, and was in the Army reserves until ~1960 or 62. Just so I'm not a freeloader, more US and Commie pics https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/17/df/4917df89e2817af99e5e013fcbc46f49.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/2e/09/6e2e09038f063dcdf02da40ee2a934c9.jpg Top Photo, Staring at her 'Boobski's'. Soviet soldier on the left looks like Fire Marshall Bill. |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 10:47:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 11:12:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 11:23:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 2:39:00 PM EDT
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"Japanese soldiers laugh as fellow prisoners play game on Guam 1945"
Not likely. They look like indigenous Chamorros to me.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 2:49:43 PM EDT
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 Looks like a canvas cover on the water jacket of the 1917A1 Browning....guessing theater made? |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 3:06:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wtfboombrb: "Japanese soldiers laugh as fellow prisoners play game on Guam 1945" Not likely. They look like indigenous Chamorros to me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1586877831672-2038300205_jpg-1367155.JPG They have US uniforms and equipment |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 3:33:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 3:44:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 3:56:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: They have US uniforms and equipment Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: Originally Posted By wtfboombrb: "Japanese soldiers laugh as fellow prisoners play game on Guam 1945" Not likely. They look like indigenous Chamorros to me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1586877831672-2038300205_jpg-1367155.JPG They have US uniforms and equipment Kind of looks like it. Here's another pic that made me go hmmmm at first....but I think this caption is correct. "Marines capture Japanese prisoner"  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:16:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:36:15 PM EDT
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 Attached File817th Engineers Battalion command car being unloaded from LST on Paestum beach In the forground is Spitfire MX-P from the 31st FG, 307th FS shot down by the U.S.Navy, Salerno, Italy September 1943 |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:40:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:48:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:49:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 13starsinax: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/303716/6c0d6d494f5d3417b26b542008065518_jpg-1367286.JPG French Nazi Collaborators getting their 'Mark'. |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:54:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hdhogman: French Nazi Collaborators getting their 'Mark'. Amazing how many photos, of varying detail there are of those marking.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:57:22 PM EDT
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 Attached FileThe Fuhrer motorcade driving through the Tuchel Heath to the front  Attached FileAn unexpected encounter: combat soldiers meeting the Fuhrer  Attached FileFuhrers motorcade goes through Polish territory. The escort squad secures the ride Top |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 4:58:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dog1: Well first that is a Hungary Soldier. The LMG is a Solothurn 31M light machinegun The rifle looks to be a Mannlicher–FÉG 35M rifle that has a grenade launcher attachment. The weird-looking grenades go onto the grenade launching attachment Yup on all three |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 5:03:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 5:07:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 5:08:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 5:11:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 6:20:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 6:21:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 7:55:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TimJ: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2604/20200414_144725-1367166.jpg Looks like a canvas cover on the water jacket of the 1917A1 Browning....guessing theater made? Maybe captured in the Philippines? |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 7:56:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2020 8:11:25 PM EDT
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 A guy and his P39, Capt. Jack Ogilvie, North Africa |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 8:31:51 PM EDT
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