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It's a Trap! A Pair of Regional Milestones to Naval Aviation

By Douglas W. DeCroix - July 15, 2011

Naval aviation was born 100 years ago this past January, and to mark the centennial of this important event, we highlight two of Western New York's many contributions.

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