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Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '78

Country: Unknown

Scene Camera Operator: Unknown

Release Status: Released to Public

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01/05/1978
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label_outline Explore A 7 D Corsair Ii, 1970 S Aircrafts, Exercise Solid Shield

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