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960:. August 27, 1975. pp. 16–17.
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574:, F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre,
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1080:"GENERAL WILLIAM J. EVANS"
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709:Norwich Native Son Award
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622:. He has also flown the
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19:For the chemist, see
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580:F-5 Freedom Fighter
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