The Fighter (Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1945

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Weekly newspaper published by Special Service at Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Texas, that includes news and advertising of interest to United States Army Air Force personnel at Abilene Army Air Field.

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four pages : ill. ; page 18 x 12 in. Scanned from physical pages.

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Creator: Unknown. February 23, 1945.

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    Place of Publication: Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Texas

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  • Main Title: The Fighter (Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1945
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Description

Weekly newspaper published by Special Service at Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Texas, that includes news and advertising of interest to United States Army Air Force personnel at Abilene Army Air Field.

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four pages : ill. ; page 18 x 12 in. Scanned from physical pages.

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  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 42
  • Edition: 1

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  • February 23, 1945

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The Fighter (Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1945, newspaper, February 23, 1945; Abilene Army Air Field, Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth598245/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.

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