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Re: Mike Kawato

Posted by Tony on Thu Feb 21, 2002 06:17:05 AM

In reply top Re: Mike Kawato posted by JohnH on Thu Feb 21, 2002 12:20:29 AM

Well he may (allegedly) have lied, but personal feelings aside, he was a fighter pilot,and a Zero one at that. Isn't it time someone tried to track down their association, so we can find out more about these people before they are all no longer here?

Rest in peace Mike

Tony
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