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This is part 1 of the story of Ed Cottrell, a P47 Thunderbolt pilot who flew for the 493rd Fighter Squadron of the 48th Fighter Group during World War II. This was made using the World War II flight simulator War Thunder Download free here: https://playwt.link/tj3 Hope you enjoy! Please like, comment, and subscribe. #WW2 #WWIIHistory #WarThunder

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