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“In every squadron there were, perhaps, four or five pilots who exuded confidence. They knew that they were going out to shoot. The rest knew sub-consciously, that they would make up the numbers, mill about, and get shot at.”

Quote by Lynn Garrison

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Lynn Garrison, born on April 1, 1937, is an individual whose profession and category remain unknown. His life story and achievements are currently limited in available information. more

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