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                <text>Mort (Navy), George (Army), and Hi (Army Air Corps) all served in World War II.  The items in this collection reflect various aspects of their military experience.</text>
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Interesting side note:  Arnold, one of the great pilots of the world, was taught to fly by the Wright Brothers.</text>
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