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Apr 2024
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Wings of Courage: A World War II Pilot A...

BEDTIME HISTORY
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Take to the skies, as we follow Eddie on his journey of becoming a World War II  fighter pilot. In this historical fiction adventure, Eddie dreams of flying, joins the war effort in Europe, and engages in dogfights with enemy fighters.  📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV ... Show More
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