C-130 Hercules: A History
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Published
Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
Language
English
ISBN
9781473863200
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Martin W. Bowman., & Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. (2017). C-130 Hercules: A History . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. 2017. C-130 Hercules: A History. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. C-130 Hercules: A History Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman, and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. C-130 Hercules: A History Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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Full title | c 130 hercules a history |
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