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Thunderbolt roared smoothly; I kicked over into a roll and locked onto his tail."
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Douglas A-1H Skyraider Pilot's Flight
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175:By Jim Dulin -- Lula Press 2005 Page 164--165
149:An Illustrated Guide to Modern Fighter Combat
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