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Here someone posted a copy of the NY Times from 70 years ago.
I know, Freerepublic, but it shows the sacrifice made by my father's generation.
Interesting report of US's first jet fighter, Lockheed Shooting Star.
Over 4000 reported casualties for the day.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3262831/posts