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General Clarence Tinker, Hap Arnold's daring go-to guy



Introduction

Early years in Indian Territory to Military Academy

Third Lt. Tinker to the Philippines

Lt. Tinker to the Buffalo Soldiers

Tinker the fighter pilot

Tinker, fighters to bombers to theater commander




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