S2E9: Aztec Eagles, Philippine Skies

Let’s take to the wild blue yonder with the Aguilas Aztecas, a squadron of volunteer fighter pilots from Mexico who helped liberate the Philippines from the Japanese.

References:
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Charles, Ronald W. (1947). Troopships of World War II. The Army Transportation Association. history.army.mil/documents/WWII/wwii_Troopships.pdf

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