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Desert One - April 1980...Short Version Apr 28, 2012 12:46:38 GMT 9

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Post by Mark O on Apr 28, 2012 12:46:38 GMT 9

From "The Atlantic" magazine in 2006.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/05/the-desert-one-debacle/4803/?single_page=true

Worth remembering for sure. (Geez. Has it been 32 years?)

Lot's of books, and web sites on this, but this is a relatively short version, and worth a read if you have the time.

MOW Administrator Owner/Operator Currently: Offline Posts: 5,822 Location: Joined: September 2003 Retired: USAF, Civil Service	Desert One - April 1980...Short Version Apr 28, 2012 15:28:06 GMT 9 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MOW on Apr 28, 2012 15:28:06 GMT 9 Geez I think about 1980 and it doesn't seem like it's that long ago... 32 years! sh!t
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Desert One - April 1980...Short Version Apr 29, 2012 2:28:20 GMT 9

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Post by pat perry on Apr 29, 2012 2:28:20 GMT 9

Apr 28, 2012 12:46:38 GMT 9 Mark O said:

Mark,
Thanks for the article. Below is a .pdf file made from the Print page. Makes the text bigger and easier to read.

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Desert One - April 1980...Short Version (Read 699 times)

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Post by MOW on Apr 28, 2012 15:28:06 GMT 9

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Post by Gene on Apr 29, 2012 2:43:49 GMT 9

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