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The book deals with Canadian aviators of WW I. It is a large volume, with 700+ pages. It is liberally illustrated. It has a dust cover.
CANADA – BOOK – CANADIAN AIRMEN AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR by S. F. WISE
SKU: 16-300$40.00
The book deals with Canadian aviators of WW I. It is a large volume, with 700+ pages. It is liberally illustrated. It has a dust cover.
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The book deals with Canadian aviators of WW I. It is a large volume, with 700+ pages. It is liberally illustrated. It has a dust cover.
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