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BL
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| Record Number
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674031
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b503220
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| Main Entry
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Alexander, Thomas E.,1931-
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| Title & Author
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The stars were big and bright : : the United States Army Air Forces and Texas during World War II /\ by Thomas E. Alexander.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Austin, Tex. :: Eakin Press,, c2000.
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| Page. NO
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x, 262 p. :: ill., maps ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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1571683232
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-253) and index.
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| Contents
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Texas on the brink of war -- Pecos and Pecos Army Airfield -- Sweetwater and Avenger Field -- Amarillo and Amarillo Army Airfield -- Greenville and Majors Army Airfield -- Waco and Waco Army Airfield -- San Antonio and Randolph Field -- Harlingen and Harlingen Army Airfield -- Pyote and the Rattlesnake Bomber Base -- Lasting impressions.
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United States.-- History.
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World War, 1939-1945-- Aerial operations, American.
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World War, 1939-1945-- Texas.
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Texas, History, Military.
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