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	WWII woman pilot strutts her stuff

mickfinn

1-15-2008 10:49 PM

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brave, courageous, spirited

mickfinn says:

I just love people like her.

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1-16-2008 12:10 AM

vickybaranwal

and I respect..

1-16-2008 12:33 AM

JohnWaterman

In my work I meet a lot of WWII vets. What incredible stories! What incredible people!

1-17-2008 11:05 PM

meancookie89

shes pretty

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