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Photo Gallery: World War II Memorial Day Plane Flights

These antique plans buzzed through the skies over Southern California Memorial Day events.

Henk Friezer, Neighbor
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A rare sight was in the skies Minday as vintage World War II planes flew in formation as part of area Memorial Day services.

Flying to nearby commemorations of those fallen during past conflicts, the planes included various markings from branches that fought during the wars, including German Luftwaffe ones.

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