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Marine Corps Aviation Centennial: A Century of Innovation

First Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham became the first Marine to enter the world of aeronautics when he arrived at the …

Marine Corps Aviation Centennial: A Century of Innovation

First Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham became the first Marine to enter the world of aeronautics when he arrived at the …
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