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It was a dangerous area, for certain. There were saloons, prostitutes, everything. The real Wild West. There was no law to speak of; everyone carried weapons, and they used them. Gambling was rampant, and crime increased with the growing population.

— Jimmy Doolittle

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As quoted in 1993 interview, "The Extraordinary Life Of Aviation Legend Jimmy Doolittle"

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I will not be able to do anything until the air fields are captured and supplied with fuel, oil, ammunition, bombs, spare parts, and all the necessary ground personnel.

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