"Christmas Dance at Negro Service Club #3. The dance was sponsored by the 1323rd Engineers. They had their own orchestra. Camp Swift, Texas." |
"For his 19th birthday, this sergeant's buddies baked him a cake and decorated it with the tools of his trade. P.S. He didn't light the candles." |
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"Long, dangerous missions over enemy territory and inclement weather often necessitate fighter planes returning to their bases with gas in their takes for little over 3 minutes flying time. Pilots of a 15th AAF squadron decided to form a club to be known as 'The Three Minute Egg Club,' with membership limited to those unfortunates who landed within the narrow margin." |
"Negro air cadet shown on a cot in his barracks studying as he gazes fondly at his collection of photos of his girl friends." |
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