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| Current Message 1 - November 30, 2008 |
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Entry: 68093
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Looking for Lt. John Heinse |
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Chester P Hawkins wrote on 2008-11-30 18:50:43.0
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Keywords: Was in E Mail contact with John, but, I changed carriers and lost contact.
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| Current Message 2 - November 18, 2008 |
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Entry: 67932
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Henry Sadler |
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Henry Sadler wrote on 2008-11-18 21:05:27.0
Comments: My father, Henry Sadler, from Pine Bluff, Arkansas past away on October 28, 2008. He was stationed at Pusan and Tague,934 Signal Battalion, 5th Communication Group. Would like to hear from anyone who served with him. We were going through a number of photos he took during his tour of duty and wish we knew more about the men he served beside.
Henry Sadler, Jr.
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| Current Message 3 - October 14, 2005 |
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Entry: 53600
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Custer's son seeks 934th lore for 1950-1951 |
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Jim Foradas wrote on 2005-10-14 00:00:00.0
Comments: I Recently found out my dad George was nicknamed Custer while at the 934th TAC detachment at Seoul University. Dad was a Philco tech rep (acting rank of Captain) attached to the 934th TAC between Oct 1950 to Summer 1951.
I've started oral history of dad's experiences there, but have learned more about his experience he hasn't shared from a former sniper (now a retired sergeant major)that was then attached to unit security.
Dad has told me about Col Clark's train set and the shot glasses on the flat cars, and about his three chaplain roomates (a Rabbi, Protestant and Catholic), interactions with the local chief of Police and his family to get help going up and down the mountain between campuses to service the antennas. Seems sharing tobacco helped. It is my understanding you guys used scavenged trolley cable wires on wood frames to power antennas due to lack of insulated cable. Snipers and F-80s kept the power line secure. Dad also taught transmission in morse - i think he said you had to send 22 five digit words a minute? Anyway, he's 82 now so I get what I can. Does anyone else remember Custer? Please feel free to share good and bad experiences. I'm a trained ethnohistorian not a revisionist historian, so tell it like it was please. I want to understand my father's experiences there and share them with my son and daughter when they grow older.
Please E-mail me -- Custer's oldest son.
Keywords: Custer, Seoul University, 934th TAC
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| Current Message 4 - October 12, 2005 |
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Entry: 53558
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
1st. Radio Squadron |
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Lee Hales wrote on 2005-10-12 00:00:00.0
Comments: I served with the 1st. radio squadron from january 1954 to december. during the summer i was sent tdy to taegu for about 3 months. i would like to locate any one else from that same time frame
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| Current Message 5 - July 30, 2005 |
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Entry: 52357
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
1st Radio Sqdn -- James Stanley Brock |
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Carl Johnson wrote on 2005-07-30 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am trying to help the family of James Stanley Brock (now deceased) obtain a Bronze Star decoration which apparently was awarded to Sgt. Brock. James Stanley Brock served in the 1st Radio Sqdn. Det 13 in Korea during 1951-52. He died 6/8/05 in Charlotte NC. His CO in Korea was Capt. R.E. (Hop) Harriger. On behalf of Mr. Brock's daughter, Beth Kendall, I am attempting to determine the status of a Bronze Star award mentioned in a letter of 11 May 52 from Capt.Harriger to Sgt. Brock. I have a copy of the letter. The award was not presented to Sgt. Brock and is not listed on his DD-214. The letter says that Capt. Harriger, Boone, Wilhelm and Nixon received their Bronze Star and that the paperwork for Sgt. Brock's decoration had been submitted to Group with FEAF next with final approval. I would like to contact any of the veterans mentioned above for information purposes or help. I did not serve in Mr. Brock's outfit but we both belong to the NC Chapter of the KWVABoone,. Thank You for your help.
Carl Johnson
Keywords: 1st Radio Sqdn, Sgt.James Brock, Capt.R.E.(Hop)Harriger,Boone,Wilhelm,Nixon,5th Com Group,FEAF,Bronze Star
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| Current Message 6 - May 20, 2005 |
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Entry: 50995
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
2nd radio relay rome relay |
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robert steigerwald wrote on 2005-05-20 00:00:00.0
Comments: interested in hearing from any guys at rome relay during this time.
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| Current Message 7 - June 28, 2004 |
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Entry: 44111
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
John Vincent Mills |
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Valerie Mills Vineyard wrote on 2004-06-28 16:15:24.0
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| Current Message 8 - October 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 37448
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Chingjin City |
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Dwight Rider wrote on 2003-10-08 20:50:57.0
Comments: Did anyone out here in internet land ever make it into Chongjin city during the war? Or make it north of Chongjin along the coast?
Keywords: Chongjin
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| Current Message 9 - May 17, 2000 |
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Entry: 36180
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
ATTACHED TO 28TH BDE SEP. - OCT, 1951 AS FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER USAF |
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GEORGE T. HANRAHAN wrote on 2000-05-17 12:51:39.0
Comments: Would appreciate hearing from any member of the 28th Brigade for the period Sep to Nov/1951
934th Signal Battalion Sept. - 1950 - 1951 6150th Tactical Air Control Sqdn (radio jeeps) 1951 - 1952
Keywords: Served as air craft controller for air strikes during the Battle of Maryang San October 1951. Was wounded on Oct. 8th.
Looking for personnel of the 28th Bde:- CSM Les Thornton, DLI; Sgt. Bill Chance, Rifle Bde; Sgt. Les Manson KSLI; Paddy McKeever, Pte KSLI; KSLI Co. Clerk (re rolling a jeep in a mine field whilst enroute to the 1st Cavalry to exchange booze for food)
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| Current Message 10 - March 17, 2003 |
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Entry: 32863
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
5th Comm., 1st & 2nd Radio sqdns |
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Ken Neathery wrote on 2003-03-17 22:56:56.0
Comments: Great to see that we are still remembered
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| Current Message 11 - June 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 26199
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Ref. MTACS-2 |
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EVART (GENE) Rywant wrote on 2002-06-11 20:18:34.0
Comments: Les, you are a heck of a guy, best web site around. See you in Orlando this coming Aug. 2002.For you guys that were stationed at the Transmitter Site rear, I was the guy that managed our club detachment there for my last six months. Could count the same 14 lugs every night. I closed the club at midnight but the poker table was open as long as two or more guys wanted to play. I stayed sobber and kept the bar open on serve yourself, honor system. Guess who won?
Keywords: Sgt. Bianchi and Sgt. Schikel also spent time at Transmitter Site rear, Taegu between apr 1951 and Mar. 1952. I am looking for George Schmaltz tha was at same location and any one else.
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| Current Message 12 - April 26, 2002 |
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Entry: 24983
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
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Lester Wilsey wrote on 2002-04-26 08:23:30.0
Comments: The 14 Annual Reunion of the 5th Comm Group Assn. Inc. will be held October 9-12, 2002, in Orlando, Florida. The reunion will be held at the 500 room Ramada Plaza Hotel & Inn Gateway in Kissimmee, Fl. within sight of the main gate of Disney World.
For information on Tours and Activities, the Hotel reservation and the Reunion registration forms, please see the July 'Comet' newsletter which will be coming to your door soon.
Also see the March newsletter for additional information.
Keywords: Reunion
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| Current Message 13 - April 26, 2002 |
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Entry: 24982
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Fourteenth Reunion 5th Comm Group Assn Inc. |
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Lester Wilsey wrote on 2002-04-26 08:11:25.0
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| Current Message 14 - January 12, 2002 |
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Entry: 22245
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Reunion Assoc |
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MARION (LEE) Ayers wrote on 2002-01-12 22:18:41.0
Comments: This is a magnificent site maintained by two outstanding American Korean Vets. Please become a member and support their efforts to keep the memory of those living and dead who participated in the "Forgotten War" (a name used by those who did not participate personally in this conflict, but certainly not forgotten by those of us who were there.) 15 bucks a year will not bankrupt you and will help these Brothers to continue helping families, friends and buddies locate their missing relatives,friends and buddies. A very worth while site for those of us who care.
God Bless Ted and Hal. God Bless you and God Bless America.
Keywords: Looking for members of the 5th Communications Group and 934th Signal Battalian Separate from 1950 to 1953. Please contact me for information concerning our Reunion Group Association.
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| Current Message 15 - November 24, 2001 |
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Entry: 20938
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Tech Sgt. Alfred B. Cates |
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Alfred Cates wrote on 2001-11-24 09:27:58.0
Comments: I was a Sgt.Major of the 528th ACNW group in Japan after leaving Korea until 7/53.
Any one remembering or wanting to contact me, contact my daughter's e-mail: twilliams@geeksnet.com, or call my home number.
Keywords: Was there from 7/50 - 11/51. Relocated to Johnson Air Base, Japan.
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| Current Message 16 - October 22, 2001 |
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Entry: 20081
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
C Co 9/50-51 |
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harold howlett wrote on 2001-10-22 13:58:59.0
Comments: sept'50 to sept '51 934 sig bn
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| Current Message 17 - December 30, 2000 |
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Entry: 13942
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
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john capitanelli wrote on 2000-12-30 15:41:02.0
Comments: FORGOT MY SQDN. # IN KOREA
Keywords: I went into Korea Sept 25 or 28, 1950 at K-13 at Suwon. Left Suwon about mid Oct to K-14 for few days, Sqdn split up at Kimpo. Half of Sqdn went to field at Pyongyang and my half went to K-29 at Hamhung. Left Hamhung Dec 23, l950. I was radio op AFSC 760 and got out in 1953 as 29370. Would like to hear from any of the guys; Webb, John Helmac, Yost, Glenn, Frenchy, Lt. Clark, etc.
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| Current Message 18 - July 29, 2000 |
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Entry: 10665
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
5th Comm Group Reunion for Year 2000 |
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Lester Wilsey wrote on 2000-07-29 09:02:08.0
Comments: I have posted the necessary Forms and Agenda for the Sacramento Reunion as listed below. If you do not want to wait for your copy of the Comet, you can download these forms,print and fill them out and send them on in. Les
For Sacramento Reunion Agenda http://www.geocities.com/leswilsey/agenda.html
For Hotel Reservation Form http://www.geocities.com/leswilsey/motel.html
For Reunion Registeration Form http://www.geocities.com/leswilsey/Reservation.html
Keywords: Reunion Info
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| Current Message 19 - January 10, 2000 |
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Entry: 6132
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
2000 5th Comm Reunion |
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Marion (Lee) Ayers wrote on 2000-01-10 22:05:58.0
Comments: will be in Sacramento, Calif. See you there.
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| Current Message 20 - December 17, 1999 |
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Entry: 5681
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
Finding men in iuni |
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Chic Adams wrote on 1999-12-17 16:11:32.0
Comments: Like to locate any of the 5th com group we shared the hill with. Some of names Clark from Phoenix was a ex boxer also Art Beard the cook I think was named Santos
Keywords: Tague remote AACS D/F with a 5th com unit on hill top overlooking Tague
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| Current Message 21 - November 15, 1999 |
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Entry: 4966
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
MICHAEL TRAPANI - 1952 - 1953 |
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Michael Trapani wrote on 1999-11-15 00:00:00.0
Comments: 5TH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP - 5TH AF
Keywords: 5TH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. OCT '52 - SEPT 53
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| Current Message 22 - November 11, 1999 |
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Entry: 4704
5th Communications Group (934th Signal Bn) |
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RAYMOND BIALK wrote on 1999-11-11 00:00:00.0
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5th Communications Group
Reunions
1st Radio Sqdn (601 Com Sqdn)
1st Telephone and Carrier Sqdn
2nd Communications Sqdn
2nd Radio Relay Sqdn
5th Communications Sqdn
601st Communications Sqdn
7th Communications Sqdn
934th Signal Battalion
5th Communications Group Website and Information
History of 5th Communications Group
General messages for unit
Website for entire Group
On Sat, 7 Feb 1998
"Lester J. Wilsey" Email address wrote:
phone: 205-892-2645
Would you please check out my homepage;
Visit website at: Click here
Lester J. Wilsey
1st Radio Sqdn
5th Comm Group
5th AF Korea 1952
USAF/RETIRED
Newsletter is the 5th Comet
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934th Signal Bn 5th Com Group
On Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Rick Feiler Email address wrote:
Check for Reunions
CONTACT: Feiler
TELEPHONE: (580)-657-8601
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History of the 5th Communications Group
The 5th Communications Group was born in Seoul, Korea on 25 November
1951. It's parent organization was the 934th Signal Battalion, Separate
(TAC), which arrived in Korea shortly after the outbreak of hostilities
in 1950. The 934th supplied the communications network for the 5th Air
Force during the bitter fighting in the retreat to the Pusan perimeter
and the advance to Pyongyang and the Chongjin reservoir. Men of the
934th fought with the Marines at Chongjin and with the ground forces at
Pyongyang. At the second evacation of Seoul, 934th men were among the
last to leave, destroying part of their equipment which could not be
evacuated.
The 934th earned four battle stars and the Distinguished Unit Citation
during the Korean Campaign. This was the legacy given to the 5th
Communications Group at the ceremony, when the 934th was deactivated and
the 5th Communications Group was born. The history of the 5th Comm Group
in Korea is a story of getting the messages through in the face of
overwhelming difficulties. It is the story of men who worked as much as
sixty hours straight, without sleep - of men who fought off guerilla
attacks so that the circuits could be kept in operation - of men who
didn't know how to quit. They built a reputation that lives on, long
after the war in Korea has ended.
The following squadrons made up the 5th Communications Group and along
with the men of the 934th Signal Battalion, Separate (TAC), will be
represented at our reunions:
Telephone & Carrier Squadron
1st Radio Squadron
7th Communications Squadron
2nd Communications Squadron
2nd Radio Relay Squadron
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934 Signal Bn to MTAS- Attached
Updated Aug 9, 2003
From: "George Hanrahan"gth1@infoserve.net
Date: Sat, 10 May 97 15:11:58
Updated Aug 9, 2003
Subject: 934th Signal Bn./Mtacs #2
Hi. Ted:
Thought you might be interested in the attached file that lists those
members of the 934th that were formally attached to the Marine Tactical
Air Control Sqdn from Sept./50 to Feb./51.
Some of us were with the Marines before the date specified in the
attached list. If you have any questions, please advise:
Air Force Detachment to MTACS - 2
The following listed enlisted men joined MTACS-2 on 22 September 1950:
MILLAN, John T. AF 13243723 SSGT
BIANCHI, Bernard E. AF 16279016 SGT
BREST, Elvin C. AF 17046956 SGT
BUNN, Clement H.. AF 14282347 SGT
CASTERLINE, Harry AF 27042518 SGT
HAIRE, Warren O. AF 18272619 SGT
REIGEL, Lamar C. AF 13164344 SGT
SCHIKLE, Robert E AF 12295176 SGT
ROBINSON, John W. AF 15271015 CPL
THOMPSON, Charles W. AF 18335926 CPL
The following listed enlisted men joined MTACS-2 on 8 October 1950
BROWNING, Archibald M. AF 34757841 SSGT
KRUCHTEN, Cornelius G. AF 16209313 SSGT
BEATSON, David T. AF 16316234 SGT
FISHER, Robert B. AF 57223017 SGT
WILSON, Chester L. AF 10319022 SGT
BYRNES, Joseph W. AF 19330201 CPL
COLLINS, Marcell AF 18321148 CPL
HANRAHAN, George T. AF 12320343 CPL
These two pages were copied by G.T. Hanrahan in Burnaby, B. C., Canada
on 97/05/06 from photo-copies sent to him by Clement H. Bunn on
97/02/27.
The serial # of Wilson could be AF 19319022 as the 0 and 9 were
superimposed. on the copy.
There was medical corpsman attached to this 934th detachment. I have no
particulars on him except, from memory, that his name was Dowdle or
some variation.
934th Signal Bn
On Tue, 11 Feb 1997
George Hanrahan gth1@infoserve.netwrote:
660 26th Ave., West
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 4H6
Telephone: 604-436-3627
Re: 934th Signal Bn, 5th Com Group
I don't think that I mentioned that before I went with the 6150th.
I had been with the 934th Signal Batallion of the 5th Comm. Grp.
And it was while with the 934th that I was attached to the Marines
at Inchon. I did not go to the 6150th until Spring? of 1951.
I served with the 1st Marines from Inchon to Wonsan to Hagaru - ri to
the Yalu and returned by Lst 898 from Hungnam to Pusan on Christmas
Eve,1950; the 1st Cavalry Division; British 28th Bgde - with who I was
wounded on 08 October, 1951; Capital ROK Division; 1st ROK Division.
I was was with the 6150th Sqdn. of the 6147 Tactical Air Control Group.
My Sqdn. was known as the Radio Jeep outfit and directed all the air
stikes by carrier and land based aircraft.
Our designation was Tactical Air Control Party ie TACP and consisted
of an officer, usually from a fighter-bomber wing and 2 enlisted men
- a radio operator, me, and a mechanic.
Total time in Korea Sept./50 to April/52. I belong to a veterans
group which operates under the name "Mosquitos" but unfortunately
most in the group served after I left Korea and I have only found one
TACP member whom I know.
See USAF 6147 TAC
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