Flight Log: Southwest Pacific
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Last published Thu, Nov 14, 2013
This book will take you on a walk down memory lane to World War II. Taken from a recently discovered flight log, the story will grab the attention of war bird enthusiasts. It reveals locations of actual bombing missions on board the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, which was produced in greater numbers than any aircraft in history. The book will also take you to locations in Australia where military personnel enjoyed a reprieve from the war for Rest and Relaxation
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