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Santa Claus ought to be a good instructor for American fliers. After all, he's been making skillful landings on rooftops for centuries.
December
1
1942
Santa Claus ought to be a good instructor for American fliers. After all, he's been making skillful landings on rooftops for centuries.
December
1
1942
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Santa Claus ought to be a good instructor for American fliers. After all, he's been making skillful landings on rooftops for centuries.
December
1
1942
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