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Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1944
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335:T-5 Edward S. Stoering
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302:Sgt. William E. Backus
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314:Pvt. Charles E. Ellis
299:CWO Floyd M. Appleman
288:Lt (JG) Athel L. Gill
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