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Years Ago—Aug. 17, 1942: US Eighth Air Force flies first official
mission: 12 B-17s from 97th Bomb Group bomb marshalling yards in
Rouen. “Carlson’s Raiders”: 221 US Marines conduct 2-day raid on Makin Island
in Gilberts to destroy radio station; first amphibious landing from subs.
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