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Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that was there at this time. Was a 19 yr old green boy from the country, Memphis, TN. ordered and picked up supplies. all the food we ate from the Marines, also found a Korean ice house and supplied ice for officer and nco club. If any of the officers remember I was the one who found the inter spring bedding you slept on. Lots of memories, but we all are growing old.

Keywords: Hq company S-4 Supply 1952-1953 K-6

1903rd Engineer Aviation Battalion

Comments: Sometimes it's hard to figure out who was what and who did what in Korea during 1951 up to the signing of the peace negotiations.

Jim Foreman and I are trying to add info. so you can understand what ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALIONS were and what they did.

The 1903rd EAB was part of the 417th Engineer Aviation Brigade. This Brigade was an Army unit working (attached to) the Air Force. The words SCARWAF sometimes seen, simply means Army attached to Air Force.

Here's how SCARWAF was activated in Korea.

417th Engineer Brigade 903th Engineer Aviation Group 622nd Maintenance Company

931st Engineer Aviation Group 809th and 811th Batallion 919th Maintanance Company

934th Engineer Aviation Group 802nd and 839th Engineer Aviation Batallion

336th, 840th, 841st and 1903rd Eng. Aviation Batallion 733rd Maintenance Supply Point Company 420th Topography Batallion

All the above Groups, Companies and Batallions were attached to the 417th Engineer Brigade which was in charge of building, repairing and maintaining airfields (airbases) in Korea during the war.

Initially the Marines were using bases/airfields in Korea which were constructed by the Navy or were left over Japanese Airfields from World War II. When the Air Force went to Korea, the airfields needed to be made bigger and longer for jet aircraft. Many bases were built or totally rebuilt depending on the aircraft stationed at that base.

If you, your relative or someone was attached to any of the above listed units, they were a person in the Army, working for the Air Force building or fixing the airfields in Korea.

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Looking for unit members

Comments: Would like to talk with any unit members who were there in 1951 or 1952

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looking for information on grandpa

Comments: If anybody knew my grandpa I would like to know some information about him. I know he was in this unit. We have a picture of him. His name was PFC Dillard, Myron. He was an african american man. I don't know where he want to basic or advanced training at. Please I would greatly appreciate information even pictures if you have anything. THANK YOU!!!

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Col. William Hales Jr. Dies

Comments: Col. William Hales Jr. passed on November 21, 2007 and was buried Punchbowl National Cemetary, december 2, 2007

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looking for old frinds in 1905 eab

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Looking

Comments: Would like to have conact with anyone from company A stationed at K-13 Suman 1953-1954.

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Looking for John Hendrix

Comments: Help me find him if you can. Would like to renew our friendship.

Keywords: Looking for John Hendrix RA 53 093 679 stationed in Korea 1954-1955 !903 ENG AV BATL Co B K-13. We may have taken RR to Japan. Any one knows him contact me.

Looking for a buddy

Comments: We were in Co B 1903 EAB on K-13 and went to Japan twice for R&R during 1954.

I'm sorry but the first name has slipped away. I'm not sure what his job was but I worked in supply and did the replacement program for clothing, boots ect.

Anyone who may know him I would like to make contact.

Don

Keywords: Hendriks or Hendrek or Hendricks

Microfilm of 1901st, 1902- 1903 records

Comments: I have two rolls of microfilm containing many records of the 1901st, 1902nd and 1903rd. I'd like to give them to some museum or group which will keep them available for future use. If you know of such, please contact me.

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History of 1903 Engineer Aviation Battalion (1903 EAB)

Comments: Thanks to the Illinois National Guard for info on the 1903 EAB

Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company-Ill. Unit 1806 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "B"-MICHIGAN 1807 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "A"-MISSOURI 1809 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "C"-COLORADO

Basic Training and Engineering Basic: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Follow on Training: May 1951-Beale AFB

1806,1807 and 1809 with the HQ and HQ. SERV. (seperate companies)became the 1903 EAB

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Korean War

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Keywords: I would like hear from any one who served with Co A of the 1903rd EAB during 52 and 53. Especially if you were at K-2,K-1, or K-6.

1903rd Aviation Engineer Battalion

Comments: My dad served in Co. B from June 1953 to February of 1954. He passed away in 2001. I have pictures of other people I would like to identify and any information from some of his buddies.

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William (Bill) Lybolt

Comments: My father, BILL LYBOLT, was in the 1903d EA, Company "A" from 4 Dec '51 thru 11 Dec '52 and PCS'd to 1905th EA Bn Edwards AFB. If you knew my Dad or have pictures of that time from Co. A please drop me a line. Bill returned to Korea on 15 Nov '56 thru Mar '58 as a Supply Sgt.Svc Co 21st Inf Reg and HHC 1stBG 5th Cav.

Keywords: Co. A, 1903d EA, Heavy Veh Driver, MOS 64B20

Posting Update E-Mail chjange

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that was at K-6 during 1953/1954 I was with Headquarters Co. S-4 Supply. Have lots of pictures.

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1903rd EAB Company ???

Comments: Just had to say that it seems the 1903rd EAB had the entire Company at K-13 during 1953-1954. I've found on this site notes from guys who were in Co"A" and or "C" and I know I was in Co "B" that same time because I still have my authorization cards signed by the Commanding Officer. Were their three companies there at the same time for that year? I don't know but would like to.

Thanks, Moonpa

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Kenneth Weber & Jeep Photo

Comments: Dwayne Weber was looking for information on his father. I knew Kenneth Weber and have a good photo of a jeep in our unit. It's in my website under Flying and Strangest plane I ever flew. www.jimforeman.com

Jim Foreman

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1903rd eng aviation bn korea

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Keywords: like to hear from any one that was with charlie co 1903rd EAB pyoung teak. i was the company armorer in 53. our unit was putting in a concrete runway for the marine base.

GENE GANN (EUGENE) TULSA, OK

Comments: SHORT MAN, WITH A LIGHT COMPLEXION, WHEN ANGRY HE TURNED RED. WE VISITED A BUDDY IN CALIFORNIA ONCE. I WAS TOO SMALL TO REMEMBER WHERE OR NAME. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL SEE HIS NAME AND REMEMBER HIM. THANK YOU, PAT GANN - CALHOUN

Keywords: ~ I AM LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY DAD. HE PASSED AWAY BEFORE THE REUNION. HE HAD JUST STARTED TELLING ME ABOUT THE WAR AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ANY STORIES, GOOD OR BAD ~ JUST TO HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO TELL ME. I KNOW MOST PEOPLE THOUGHT OKLAHOMA GUYS WERE CRAZY. MY DAD WAS A

with 1905,beale af base,1953,54

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Info on 1903rd-Reunions?

Comments: Hello, My father-in-law Ernest Robert Harrison Shaffer- D.O.B 12-07-30 was in Korean War. He was in the 1903rd Engineer Aviation Battalion- Company F. He asked me to see if I can find any info on any of his old war buddies and any info about upcoming reunions.I don't have any names to go on. He lives in Bristol, Virginia.This is where he has always resided. I have been unable to find any relevant info anywhere. If you could provide any help I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks. Lisa Shaffer.

Keywords: 1903rd EAB Company F attached to 5th Air Force/Ist Marine base

1903rd company A year 1953-1954

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served in company A 1903rd at K-13 Suwan in 1953-1954.

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Does anyone know James Wills CWO

Comments: I have found two old cards issued to me while at K-13 Com B 1903 EAB. One is a temporary beverage card dated 27 May 54, signed by James wills CWO USA(USAF)Adg. The other noe is my supply representatuive authorization card signed by Maj Wolf or Walf and counter signed by J.E.Moyer Dated 2 march 54. Does anyone know them and how could I contact them. They were connected to the 1903rd Engr. Avn. Bn. co B . thanke to anyone whommay be able to help. Donald Piffer Sr

Keywords: Supply officer,Issuing officer

Robert Sullivan B Co 53-54

Comments: Lookiong for Robert Sullivan who was in 1903rd Co B at K-13 1953-1954. SUKKY339@FRONTIER.NET did not get my email to him. Thanks Moonpa

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Suwan K-13 1903 Eng Ava Bn 1953-1954

Comments: In was at K-13 1953-1954. I was the person ion charge of shoes and clothing replacement. I'm from Otsego,Michigan.

I have trying for some time to find information on our special patch. Although I have not seen it I have located a possible source: Vets Supply Line,Inc Telephone 763 425 0911 Email:vslsupplyaol.com Website: www.vetssupplyline.com

The patch is listed as: SCARWARF 9403 for $5 each. I wanted to see it before I purchased but since it appears to be so rare I'm going to.

Any one who wishes may email, I have nouthing to at 71 opther then be a the puter.

Other than the cold my experance at K-13 was one filled with fond memories.

I'm so glad I found you, Have a great day.

Donald Piffer Sr

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My nickname these days because of grandchildren Is Moonpa or Paz

SUWAN AIRBASE KOREA

Comments: I WASAT K 1 IN1951 AND52

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1903rd & 811th EAB

Comments: I was assigned to Co. "C" 1903rd EAB from Jan to July 1954 at Suwon as just another construction hand. From there we transferred (as a unit) to Co "B" of the 811th EAB and went by boat to Itami, Japan for a few months, but eventually settled on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The airbase was called Chitose, and a more cold and barren place never existed on this earth. I got smart, told the CO I could type and served as company clerk until my departure in Nov. 55.

I must say, I'm somewhat amazed that there are still a few of us out there.

Names I remember: Ellery Okada, Harry Gannon, Amos Kawee, Sylvester Kubiak, Duane C. Frohwein, Robert Wohlfahrt. I believe the C.O. was Lt. Ralph M. Clack.

I'll bet half these names are wrong, but the old memory can fool you at times.

For those looking for the SCARWAF patch (universally worn by all) it's a white winged sword on a Red Shield. I saw several while serving in Vietnam, but I don't think the original is available anymore.

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Co. C, 811 Engr Aviation Bn. (SCRWAF)

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Keywords: I was in a national guard Unit 1902nd when it was activated in Sept.,1950. We first Went to Fort Leonard Wood,Missouri. Then to Fort Walters, TX. I was transferred to Korea joining Co. C, 811 EAB in Teague, We installed the PSP in December, 1951. We then moved by train and LST to Inchon and then to Yong Dong PO ( Souel) we repaired the runway there and then moved to Kympo. On July 4th 1952 there were 700 sorties off that base. We were working on the runway base and had half the runway closed, but the war went on. Later we were moved to K47 to repair the runway. I lest in August , 1952

833 EAB, Molesworth RAF Air Base

Comments: Looking for past Buddiesas I served over in England in 1956-57

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New Website and e-mail address

Comments: As I have mentioned before, I wrote a book called SCARWAF about my two years in the 1903rd. It's free of charge in my website where it can be read on line or downloaded as a file. My website is

I also have several unit rosters covering from when the unit was activated in Nov. 1950 till I came home in Oct. 1952 and would be glad to provide any information I can.

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New Website and e-mail address

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All SCARWAF Reunion

Comments: Any Former SCARWAF Member, who has a desire in attending the 2004 All SCARWAF Reunion being held in Las Vegas NV, should contact Russ Delaney at (russethel@cox.net) as soon as possible. Early registrations indicate a record number of attendees, and as of the date, 11-25-03, there are less than 20 rooms remaining available.

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832nd Eng Avn Bn

Comments: Anyone who served at Beale AFB during 1955-56 in preparing and construction. Is it possible to correspond and renew old acquaintances?

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email update, see earlier comments.

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LOOKING FOR INFO! 1903RD ENGINEER AVIATION BAT APO 337

Comments: If anyone could help me it would be greatly appriciated. I am doing some research on my grandfathers activity in the Army and am having a difficult time finding sources for info. My grandfather searved in World War 2, reason I am posting this message here, is because my grandfather was always very secretive about his time in the millitary. One of the only documents I have is a Battle Participation Credit General Order dated (2 Nov 1945) heading being HADQUARTERS 1903rd Engineer Aviation Batt APO337. I did searches for this and I only come up with information pertaining to the Korean War, which he did not participate in. I understand this is a message board pertaining to the Korean War but if anyone has any information or places where I might be able to find more info it would be greatly appriciated.. Thank You!.....-Summer Rogowski

Keywords: Jay Lewis,Headquarters 1903rd Engineer Aviation Battalion, APO337

1903rd EAB Book

Comments: I have my own website since posting the first message about my book. You can now read the book on line or download it as a printable file. http://www.JimForeman.com

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1905 eab, 1951-1952, beale afb

Comments: are you out there?

Keywords: HQ co., moved many times. loved yuba city, marysville

H&S Co. 1903rd EAB Rosters

Comments: I have several company rosters with names, ranks and serial numbers. Be glad to check them for names you are looking for. Also have some photos and can send jpgs of them. I also wrote a book called SCARWAF about my two years in the unit. It's on my website where it can be read on line or downloaded as a file.

Keywords: 1903rd EAB H&S Co. S-3, Fort Leonard Wood, Beale AFB K-1, K-2, K-6, K-9

Comments: I am trying to collect data for a widow on her husbands unit in the Korean War. If anyone has any information about this unit I would greatly appreciate it. You can mail, fax, e-mail or call. The sildiers name is George R. McClaine CPL(T)

Keywords: Co B 1903rd EAB 53-54

Charlie Co 1903rs EAB

Comments: I was a member of the US Army assigned to special cateory army assigned Air Force. I was in Charlie Co 1903rd EAB came home with whole Bn to Fort Walters, Texas in Jan 1955. it was then deactived and became the 855EAB and became a Army unit again.

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History of unit written

Comments: I've written a tongue in cheek history of my two years in the 1903rd Engr. Aviaion Bn. The title is SCARWAF and it's now on my website where it can be read on line or downloaded as a file in your computer. It can be found at

Keywords: 1903rd Engr.Avn. Bn. SCARWAF

6123 AC&W Squadron-USAF `58-`59

Comments: I remember no toilet paper my whole stay in Korea. No running water. No linen exchange for 6 months. When they finally had linen exchange it was dirtier than we turned in. The generator for the base blew up. They had sent the extra to Japan to be rebuilt. They finally found it in the Osan AFB junk yard. No power for 6 months. The only concern our base commander had was the VD rate.

Keywords: Only battle I was in was the K-6 airmans club.

SCARWAF Book

Comments: I wrote a somewhat tongue in cheek history of the 1903rd EAB during the period of Nov. 1950-1952. Jim Foreman. It can be found in my website: http://www.geocities.com/jimforebooks/

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looking for lieutenants working for pattie mitchner at ft lee in 1958-1963

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888th Engr Avn Maint Co

Comments: Would love to know the location of the 888th during the period of 1952 and 1953. My father was in this unit and I am trying to find out more about him. He never talked much about his service and is now deceased.

Keywords: 419th Engineer Aviation Brigade 888th Engr Avn Maint Co

Company A, 1093rd

Comments: I was the Company Clerk of "A" Company from April 1993 to April 1994. CO's during that time were Lts. Mcguirl, Murtagh and Mattie. I have been in contact with Palmer Luro who was there at the same time. Interested in hearing from anyone from Co. A who was there at that time

Keywords: Some friends that I remember; Dick Jungwirth, Hugh Murtagh, Haskell Mille, William Williams, Philip Murphy, Bernard Watts, Estaban Gomez, Highly,

1905 eng avn bn

Comments: started in ft leonard wood in dec 1950 with national guard co from van nuys ca. went to alaska with 297th eab. would like to hear from any one that did the same

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Bill Jack - l903rd EAB (SCARWAF) Pyong Taek Nov 1952-Oct 1953

Comments: My father, William T. "Bill" Jack (from West Virginia) was in the l903rd EAB (SCARWAF) at Pyong Taek from Nov 1952 - Oct 1953. He operated a Turna dozer the majority of the time constructing airstrips.

He would love to hear from anyone who was in that area at that time. You may email him through me, his daughter at

Susan Jack

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Looking for uniform patches and misc.

Comments: My father was always hesitant about telling me about his experience in Korea. He never talked about it much and regreted the fact that he was drafted. To this day his memory of it will be locked away and won't come out.

He was as he states "One of the first to go to Korea and build the airfields". He didn't bring anything back with him either.

Well, going to the surplus store, I found out that the 1903 EAB did have a patch and I am still in the process of getting one. Unfortunately it is a replica.

For kicks, I am restoring a 1945 MB Willys jeep and would like to number it like one of the units but I can not find a good picture of one. His photos are usually centered around a 6x6 or his tent. Would anyone have a pix that they can copy so I can get the registration numbers correct.

Any help or information would be helpful.

Respectfully,

Dwayne Weber 4500 Elm Ave. Brookfield, Il. 60513

As for my real qu

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420th Eng Avn Topo Det, Taegu 1953

Comments: I was CO of the 420th Engineer Aviation Topographic Det., which was a small unit (42 to 45 men)called a detachmet because there were no intermediate levels of command between the detachment and the 419th EA Brigade. I reported directly to a one-star general (at times his job was filled by a full Colonel). We were Army Engineers attached to the Air Force (SCARWAF). We were attached to the 930th/931st EA Group for rations and routine administration, but we took operational orders directly from Brigade. I was promoted from Second Lt to First Lt while in Korea.

Keywords: Brief TDY the week after Easter, 1953 on island of Cho-do, located 60 miles SW of Pyongyang, about 3 miles offshore from enemy troops on mainland. Mission of that radar unit was to monitor enemy planes taking off from Pyongyang and give early warning so F-86 jets at Kimpo (K-14)could quickly scramble and be in the air to intercept before they reached Seoul. I was sent to the island to locate a drill hole to supply the radar unit with water. The hole was never drilled. There was artillery fire coming in from the mainland, and we put in sea water evaporators to use until the island was finally turned back to North Korea as a part of the cease-fire agreement.

420th Eng Avn Topo Det. Taegu 1953

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K-6 pyong taek Feb53-Jan54

Comments: I was the one who the food, and uniforms, ordered. also was the one who found a ice house and we started to have cold beer and ice for drinks at NCO, and officers club. Have lots of photos but no names to go with them would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time. I do remember the sizzling months and the bone chilling cold.

Keywords: K-6 Pyong Taek Feb 53- Jan 54 S4 Supply

HQ, 1903 EAB, Pyong Taek, ROK

Comments: I arrived at K6 in July '54 about two weeks before they stopped giving out the Korea Service medals. I was a supply guy right out of school at Ft. Lee, VA. They didn't need me & put me to work driving a truck for the supply division. As I recall several USAF folks seemed to have the jobs in supply. Made many trips to Seoul & vicinity on MSR in both weapons carrier and 2/12 ton. Went to Suwon TDY to the company there to help pack up when we got word we were deactivating. Also assigned as a train guard when we shipped vehicles to Masan for disposal. In Late December I was transferred to the 839th at K-55 (Osan) where I spent my last six months. Worked there in "A" company pulling details for a few weeks. Detailed to USAF Air Police for a month with, what I suppose you would call, the "vice squad." Raided Whore houses for a month, then detailed the remainder of my time to Air Force supply on the base. Transferred to Ft. Leonard Wood after they changed my MOS to Combat Construction Spec. Moved to Operation Sagebrush in Louisiana for three months then back to Leonard Wood for separation as E-4 and transfer to Iowa National Guard Infantry company for reserve duty. Joined the Air Force and spent better part of 20 years in broadcasting (AFRTS) and public affairs. Retired from military in 1979. Anyone out there who might have served with me? MSgt Norm Medland, USAF, Retired

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scarwaf[engr aviation bn]

Comments: Hq Co Battalion Major Vehicle Repairs.Keeping all of the dump trucks running.

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Louis (Shay) Schatzman

Comments: I am looking for men who served with my Father-in Law in the 1903rd Engineering Aviation Battalion during the Korean War. In particular Roy McMillan, Tom Trevachek, and Walt Pilkington (spelling?). If you know this unit or can tell me where I can find any information. Please contact me.

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1903 Eng Batt

Comments: I am in the process of putting together a mannequin of my father Gene Skupinski who was in the 1903 Eng Batt when it went overseas. I have his Paratropper boots, vest with the tractor with wings and fighting soldier and leather visor hat with the rabbit fur ear flaps. I am presently looking for the correct style of fatigue pants.

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unit member

Comments: Palmer L. Luro

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Night Crew K-3

Comments: I was in charge of the night crew in the construction of K 3 on the China Sea. I was also the Signal Officer of the unit. Returnrd home Dec 26th 1994. Interested in hearing from anyone in the unit at that time.I was the First Lt. with the Bsae Fiddle||||

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