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Col. Donald Blakeslee, a Preeminent Fighter Pilot of World War II, Dies at 90

Oct. 3, 2008
Mr. Blakeslee was the commander of the first American fighter squadrons to reach Berlin as the Allies ground down the German Luftwaffe
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa