Page 19 - 2016 LA County Airshow Guide, published by Aerotech News and Review
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Los Angeles County Air Show 19
March 19 and 20
Tora Tora Tora brings Pearl Harbor attack to life
by Dennis Anderson
Aerotech contributor
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