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Lawrence Lore

Oct 16, 2025

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Thanks to several people who donated extra copies of the 50th Anniversary Souvenir Edition SNAFU we have a limited number for sale. There are many photos and a good history of George Field Army Air Forces Pilot School that was located on Allison Prairie, Lawrence County Illinois during WWII. For anyone interested in local history or WWII history this is a great addition to your library. $15 plus $6 shipping. https://www.lawrencelore.org/product-page/snafu-50th-anniversary-souvenir-edition

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