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“Listen, sister. I don't dance and I can't take time out now to learn.”

Quote by Frank Wead

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Frank Wead was a prominent American aviator, aviation engineer, and writer, born on October 24, 1895, and died on November 15, 1947. His contributions to aviation included the design of the famous P-40 fighter and significant impacts on aviation education and writing. more

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