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245:Eglin Field
240:in Manila.
238:Clark Field
1031:Categories
1016:See also:
950:Bally B-17
853:The Swoose
804:My Gal Sal
590:Transports
374:2023-07-07
350:2023-07-07
322:References
140:In service
972:Air Force
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625:F-9/FB-17
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878:Historic
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743:Variants
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908:Old 666
818:Sally B
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