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A 7TH FIGHTER COMMAND BASE ON IWO JIMA--This Mustang, the second to land at Iwo Jima, hit a soft spot
in the treacherous airstrip where cross winds and clouds of volcanic dust add to the hazards of landing at this new base, This plane veered off the runway-damaged its propeller, landing gear and left wing. Maintenance men are already beginning repairs on the damaged plane. 47th Fighter Squadron
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