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The Exploit of the Bombardier
Mortally wounded, through sheer will power Lt. Jack Mathis made Death wait while he fulfilled his mission
August
1
1943
PAUL GALLICO
The Exploit of the Bombardier
PAUL GALLICO
August
1
1943
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The Exploit of the Bombardier
Mortally wounded, through sheer will power Lt. Jack Mathis made Death wait while he fulfilled his mission
August
1
1943
PAUL GALLICO
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