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KS Toronado

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12. I see said the blind man

Reply to DFW (Reply #11)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 01:02 PM

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My late uncle who was shot down over the Ploesti refineries was glad he learned German growing up.
The German doctor who saved his life hated Hitler so they had something in common and became
life long friends.

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No, quite different DFW Yesterday #11

I see said the blind man KS Toronado Yesterday #12

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