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Image Sources


Home Page:

Image 1: https://me.me/i/lucky-charms-sometimes-its-better-to-be-lucky-than-good-20534689

Image 2: https://www.armorproduct-ww2.com/en/-xml-372_382-910.html

Image 3: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-military-moments/

Image 4: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000558604/

 

Courting a Mistress:

Image 1: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000558620/

Image 2: http://bobfreitag.net/korat_web/Roscoe/Roscoe.html

Image 3: https://www.pinterest.com/zinaraggoua/dbp/

Image 4: https://fightersweep.com/1242/fighter-pilot-traditions-mustache-march

Image 5: https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/6-fruits-that-help-better-digestion-1789597

 

Lasting Friendships:

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Image 2: http://www.britishmilitarybadges.co.uk/products/ww2-royal-air-force-raf-wings-sweetheart-brooch-6.html

 Film Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JkBKGttM_U

 

Elite Membership:

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Image 2: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000434606/

 

Conclusion:

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Image 2: https://superstitionsgoodson.weebly.com/superstitious-cartoon.html