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30th June 2007, 18:12

galgos

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"only the best pilots..."?

p107 of "Lancaster at War" Vol.3 says:
"Well into the month of February 1945.....the shortage of fuel was so acute the only top line (German) pilots were allowed combat flying time.."
Is this true?

Max Williams
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