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Korean War Begins: RAF Sunderlands Enter the Conflict
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Korean War Begins: RAF Sunderlands Enter the Conflict

As the Korean War began on 25 June 1950, RAF Sunderland flying boats at Iwakuni entered blockade and patrol duties under US control.

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As the Korean War began on 25 June 1950, RAF Sunderland flying boats at Iwakuni entered blockade and patrol duties under US control.
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