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638:"A Flying Car Is Taking off Near the Motor City"
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856:"N56655 accident description"
558:FAA Airport Form 5010 for 1D2
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1931:List of airports in Michigan
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532:List of airports in Michigan
1313:Detroit Region Aerotropolis
950:airport information for 1D2
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598:(FBO). Accessed 7 Sep 2009.
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