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Willow Grove sees final departures

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Seven military aircraft powered up their engines and taxied slowly along the runway, as if hesitant to leave the ground. Yet one by one, the hulking C-130 turboprop, the nimble A-10 Thunderbolt, and an assortment of other helicopters and jet fighters took off - hurtling down the 8,000-foot stretch of pavement for what would ultimately be a one-way trip. "Willow Grove, thanks for the 68 years of dedicated service," a radio trafficker's voice squawked as the last plane disappeared… (articles.philly.com) More...

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