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- Amon G. Carter, Sr. Collection [19320]
Title | Article re: Normandy sand gift |
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Author | Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
Date | 1944-08-10 |
Description | Article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram titled "Sand From Beachhead in Normandy Received Here." The article details the gift of a packet of sand delivered to American Airlines pilot Col W. B. Whitacre who flew paratroopers during the Normandy invasion. Amon Carter delivered the packet of sand to the pilot. |
Link | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/26616 |
Subject | American Airlines
Air travel Aviation |