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“I didn't turn with the enemy pilots as a rule. I might make one turn to see what the situation was but not often. It was too risky.”

Quote by John C. Meyer

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John C. Meyer was a figure in the field of [Occupation/Category]. He was born on April 3, 1919, and passed away on December 2, 1975. more

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