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717:. Washington, D.C.: Naval Aviation History Unit, Op-33-J-6, Office of Editorial Research.
702:. Washington, D.C.: Naval Aviation History Unit, Op-33-J-6, Office of Editorial Research.
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1188:"Another McDonnell Jet Pilot Killed in Test".
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762:. Simi Valley, CA: Steve Ginter.
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