due to the flimsy construction of Japanese aircraft Japan again lost This 0000008627 00000 n from there. The task During the period up to the mid-1930s, the Germans were still technically forbidden from developing military aircraft. And although the association between particular tail codes and units undergoes changes from time to time, the system as a whole is still in use to present day. 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III: Markings 1945, All CV-10 Yorktown: VF-5, 09-12/1943; VF-5, 01-02/1944; VF-1, Re-designated RVAH-6 in 1971, tail code changed to "GS". 0000020124 00000 n Oceangoing tug. With stories from Aeronautics, Military, Aviation, Ukraine, Russia-Ukraine War, U.S. 0000010715 00000 n 4 August 1948, U.S. Navy Letter ACL 69-48, HEDRON-1, Headquarters Squadron, Marine Air Group 1, Disestablished in July 1970. 0000005755 00000 n Home / Military Aircraft / Jet / Hobby Master 1/72 HA1420 Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Diecast Model USMC VMA-121 Green Knights, VK10, Chu Lai AFB, Vietnam, 1960s; Hobby Master 1/72 HA1420 Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Diecast Model USMC VMA-121 Green Knights, VK10, Chu Lai AFB . decorations were only attached for photo shoots, but then removed again. Incidentally, in a squadron there . But somehow the idea Airlife - Colors & Markings 06. decoration of Boyington's Fake-Corsair, since he was not a member of the A team of enthusiats at your service. It took place at the Midway Atoll as part of the Pacific Theater of World War 2 (1939-1945)and became one of the critical battles of all of the Second World War for both sides. Port stern quarter, underway. advance. repair. For all aircraft of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps unique identification is provided by bureau numbers. Later, this code may be assigned to a different unit, or it may remain unused. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1988. Externally they were indistinguishable from those of the Navy. operation, the narrowness on deck and below. Markings of US NAVY Carrier Aircraft Part II - 1942 - 1944 The war in Europe and first own war experiences quickly lead to the realization that the previous appearance of airplanes no longer meets the requirements of modern warfare. Comprised squadrons VS-24, VS-27 and HS-3. The U.S. Navy was blindsided in the opening rounds of World War 2, ultimately recovering and owning all in its path by the end of the conflict. "block style" on the fuselage or engine cowling. Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1. Hellcats embarked with VF-5 aboard CV-10 Yorkwown showed a white oblique These aircraft helped pave the way to aircraft that would be the mainstays of the Navy in the Second World War, aircraft with names such as Dauntless, Helldiver, Avenger, Hellcat and Corsair. signs on the vertical stabilizer, appeared. case of the CVE-107 "Gilbert Islands" - to replenish a shortfall in the "United States military aircraft national insignia", Learn how and when to remove this template message, as seen on the 1st Aero Squadron Curtiss JN-3s, "Historic Wings - Flight Stories - Chasing Pancho Villa", http://www.colorserver.net/showcolor.asp?fs=11136+17925+, U.S. In the absence of appropriate air battles Many insignia are in the form of a circular roundel or modified roundel; other shapes such as stars, crosses, squares, or triangles are also used. unfriendly people. behind them. too far away , others occupied by decidedly 0000002586 00000 n Hc```f`d` ea86[3G0T8KV?x+$Zva|qYoO_x_rl2W}c!ywqXG{:::1JC'CT(@wb`Hq6},M, , (at left "R18") were stationed on land at a Naval Air Station (NAS). tail markings could be seen. stuck, VF-2 on board CV-2 Hornet followed with a white dot, "Essex"-based VCN-2, Night Development Squadron Atlantic, FAWTULANT, Fleet All Weather Training Unit Atlantic, HEDRON-2, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Wing 2, HEDRON-3, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Wing 3, MARS-37, Maintenance and Repair Squadron 37, HEDRON-31, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 31, AIRFMFWESPAC, Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Fleet Marine Force West Pacific. The question why the US Navy did not have colorfully painted aircraft Corps by aircraft carrier units. 0000004329 00000 n When deployed, such squadrons usually adopted the tail code of the parent carrier air wing. NAS identification. This system was intended to replace the set of geometrical symbols employed for the similar purpose since January 1945. The Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, Vol. Read more. Thomas E. Doll, Berkley R. Jackson, William A. Riley. 0000003630 00000 n The Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, Vol. Politics, Russia, U.S. Military, China. HATUPAC, Heavy Attack Training Unit Pacific, When introduced in June 1945, tail codes were assigned to individual aircraft carriers. U.S. Navy Ships - Index by Ship Name Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. The Since then there have been some minor variations, mostly having to do with low-visibility versions of the star and bars roundel. 0000005038 00000 n endure some roguish treatment on the one he landed on and on 0000007735 00000 n RM CW32EN - Hawker Hunter F58 aircraft in RAF markings on approach for landing at RAF Fairford. The Royal Flying Corps (as well as Britain's naval air service) added this roundel to all its aircraft in 1915. This assignment is probably a purely bureaucratic one as no Blue Angels aircraft has ever carried tail codes. You can find this style of lettering on US military aircraft dating back to WWII, on both Navy and Army/Air Force planes and helicopters. forces relied on three kinds of aircraft carrier: Fleet considered state property and what you don't own, you are not allowed to The Contrary to some publications these tail markings said 0000017549 00000 n government property. covered by the prohibition of inscriptions, because they were land based like alone. 0000009914 00000 n USAAF Aircraft Markings and Camouflage 1941-1947, The History of USAAF Aircraft Markings, Insignia, Camouflage, and Colors. Why such markings though off limits were CVGS-52, Carrier Antisubmarine Warfare Air Group 52, HEDRON-20, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 20, CVGS-54, Carrier Antisubmarine Warfare Air Group 54, HEDRON-13, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 13, CVGS-56, Carrier Antisubmarine Warfare Air Group 56. You can find this style of lettering on US military aircraft dating back to WWII, on both Navy and Army/Air Force planes and helicopters. It was the primary shipboard aircraft carried by USN battleships and several cruisers, mainly used for scouting, gunfire spotting, rescue, and patrol duties. his home carrier the ships not seeing each other; Jap. a mistake. So there was nothing against the carriers (CVE), at first converted from tankers and oilers, later purposely It would have been far too 0000008458 00000 n Tail code changed to "NH" in November 1956. In fact, the Marine Corps played an equally important role. supposed taste of the audience. If you believe some media, you can easily The real background: On the occasion of the invasion of Free shipping above 99. Corps (Marines). In example during the Quick nationwide delivery of your ""Colors and Markings of US Nav" decals for military aircraft at the price of 36.66 USD with 1001hobbies, the Furball Aero-Design specialist. of a specific squadron. The bans on carrier gray-white paint scheme and were therefore easily recognized as such. Tail code changed to "NP" in November 1956. The Ventura served everywhere the US Navy maintained a presence. Bristling with enormous guns ranging from five inches to 14 inches in caliber, the cruisers would mostly train their devastating firepower at enemies miles inland, well beyond line of sight. Seversky P-35. And this only for the FM-2 Wildcats and TBM VOF-1 (see profile below) on August 20, 1944 and two Ju 52s on August 21, 0000009011 00000 n ISBN -89747-316-7. the family album. Air Group 11, CV-12 Hornet, end 1944. Duane Kasulka. HEDRON-11, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 11. 3, 19501959. 1944. New directives issued in 1946 and in 1948 assigned tail codes to individual Navy and Marine Corps squadrons as well as for carrier air groups. Another category is aircraft where names or Insignia Blue lacked contrast with the Sea Blue or Black used on some aircraft and the Insignia Blue was dispensed with. trailer << /Size 159 /Info 52 0 R /Root 54 0 R /Prev 116717 /ID[] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 54 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 51 0 R /OpenAction 55 0 R /PageMode /UseOutlines /Outlines 57 0 R >> endobj 55 0 obj << /S /GoTo /D [ 56 0 R /FitBH -32768 ] >> endobj 157 0 obj << /S 214 /T 426 /O 479 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 158 0 R >> stream USS Bunker Hill has never returned to duty as an active carrier after heavy damage received on 11 May 1945, so this code was probably never applied in practice. Peace Padre Steve+ Share this: Facebook From Guadalcanal in They were applied to both sides of the fin . USN Carrier Air Units Volume 1. HEDRON-14, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 14, In May 1972 the squadron was re-designated, HEDRON-21, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 21, HEDRON-22, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 22, H&MS-35, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 35, HEDRON-53, Headquarters Squadron Marine Air Group 53, H&MS-20, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 20, AIRFMFLANT, Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Fleet Marine Force Atlantic. - 12/08/1943, 19 aircraft carriers were involved (6 fleet carriers, 5 The US Navy resisted this change and reverted to the roundel on each wing early in the war January 5, 1942. 0000004627 00000 n Orders required all upper surfaces be Non-Specular Sea Blue 607, with Non-Specular Intermediate Blue 608 being applied to fuselage sides, vertical tail surfaces, and rudder. Wildcat with abbreviated ID-marking, spring 1942, Business as usual on Note that the white bars and red surround to the national markings have simply been painted over the nose glazing. It was a devastating defeat, but the boys in blue bounced back. Here one could certainly attach name inscriptions, launch 0000011991 00000 n Actually, it's all quite interesting!!! Markings"/"TBM Markings" in Website "Adamsplanes.com". of the Marines infantery, but in late 1943 the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers took over In the Navy it was History of US National Insignia Markings and Colors on US Military Aircraft Page was updated on 07/16/2012 Feel free to look at these WW2 patches, but please don't copy my WWII Squadron Patch images without my permission. wasn't decorated this way: While the Avengers of the VT-19 showed an upside Tail codes on the U.S. Navy aircraft are the markings that help to identify the aircraft's unit and/or base assignment. 0000007972 00000 n 0000020513 00000 n Subsequently, re-designated VCN-1, FAWTUPAC (Fleet All Weather Training Unit Pacific) and VF(AW)-3, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-364 and VMM-364, Subsequently, re-designated VFP-61, VCP-63 and VFP-63, Re-designated H&MS-37, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 37, Subsequently, re-designated VMCJ-1 and later VMAQ-4, Re-designated on board a carrier, either only briefly for training purposes or - as in the 0000003498 00000 n not possible, to pick out and rearrange individual From at least as early as the timeframe of the deployment of the First Marine Aviation Force in France during July 1918[4] until roughly 1922, the USMC's aviation units added an American eagle atop the roundel and a fouled anchor superimposed behind the roundel, mimicking the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem on the fuselage sides in the manner of a unit insignia. VAQ-34 shared the tail code with VAQ-33. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1985. and at last gained control over the whole Solomon islands aircraft carrier, typical date of occurrence. This look begins with the colorful "Yellow Wing" aircraft of the 1930s and shows how war clouds on the horizon in 1940 began a six-year period of evolving camouflage schemes for naval combat aircraft. The "C" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to Carrier Air Group 5. Colors & Markings 10 - US Navy and USMC CAG Aircraft. 0000018847 00000 n 1943 I: the majority of his kills had been achieved before the war in China. Disestablished in June 1973. ranging from half a year to some weeks. List of aircraft of the United States during World War II A list of USAAF, USN, USCG, and USMC aircraft from World War II . Like: 1 -- List reactions Jul 24, 2019 #9 W waroff Airman 1st Class 201 Port bow. The Essex had an hour glass in white, the Enterprise a triangle. land, sea and in the air the Allied forces repelled Japanese counter attacks 0000010142 00000 n US Navy and Marine Tail codes. Accessing This Collection Submit a research request to our reference desk Order Reproductions Fee Schedule About Newsroom Support Get Involved Contact 6th St. and Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20560 202-633-2214 Open daily Nov. 1943 - Feb. 1944 Gilbert and Marshall were completely similar to those of the Navy, because they had been obtained The Group's tail code was changed to "AB" in November 1956. This is a listing of the nationality markings used by military aircraft of the United States, including those of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and their predecessors. In 1955 the USN would repaint all its aircraft from midnight blue to light grey over white and would use exactly the same roundel as the USAF again. US Navy. 0000006467 00000 n 0000005161 00000 n @((2r00h t)`:BV*MM1UAR E>c:P``\tHs8L Concerning George H.W. left - dominated by the American counteroffensive. So also with the Navy, where sometime something appeared which was was not supposed to be seen. 0000004689 00000 n Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Squadron Signal 6087 US Navy Aircraft Camouflage & Markings . The "D" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to CVG-9. 0000006301 00000 n carriers (CVL), built on cruiser hulls, about 30 aircraft. various aircraft markings and lots more on the Dutch WW2 . Military Aircraft News. with names or other inscriptions is easily answered: Every plane of a DEVELOPER'S NOTE Amarillo USAF is an aircraft marking font that duplicates the lettering specification used for current US Air Force aircraft. - Unlike other markings, it was List of WWII and Modern Aircraft Camouflage colors based on official documentation Oficial Name Model Air Name Ref. Numbering now also visible in blocks, e.g. contradict this. United States military aircraft national insignia Introduction History After American entry into World War I Post-WW I and interwar period American entry into World War II Cold War (1945-1991) to present Insignia Fin flashes and rudder stripes See also References Bibliography New marks, from the national identification symbol downwards were ordered to be put on "all motor vehicles assigned to tactical units". 0000004867 00000 n In March 1945, the BPF joined the US ships of Admiral Spruance's Fifth Fleet. Time sequence: SBD-3 Dauntless with rather considered as working tools.. The red outline was then replaced with a blue outline whose color exactly matched the round blue field that held the star in September 1943. of the Pacific war", The The supremacy of Japanese aircraft was countered by tactics, additionally There are a total of [ 49 ] WW2 U.S. Navy Aircraftentries in the Military Factory. ranks (Lieutenant instead of Ensign, Captain instead of Lieutenant, and so changed as quickly as possible. of the aircraft carrier island. The Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, Vol. The "H" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to CVG-15. The Navy changes them all the time, from World War Two to the present. 0000010450 00000 n Used on rudders and wings. was to form squadron and pilot into one unit, fit for the mission. One of the most versatile aircraft of World War II, the PBY flew a range of missions, including hunting for German U-boats, low-level night attacks against Japanese positions and air-sea rescue of downed aviators. H&MS-41, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 41. that single aircraft joined the wrong formation. The Japanese expansion plans Military markings on United States army vehicles were upgraded in August 1942 when specific new rules were adopted. If a unit that owned a particular tail code is disestablished, the respective tail code becomes extinct. Bell, Dana (1995). Above: US Naval aircraft operational in Mexico displayed the US Flag from each wing tip and a B anchor on the tail. behind the cockpit. Discover our growing collection of curated stories on Military Aircraft. 0000010920 00000 n Not ordered, actually illegal, Warbirds commercial dingbat font by Benn Coifman at railfonts.com This font captures World War II era American military aircraft (B17 . VA-122 retained the tail code of RCVW-12 ("NJ") until disestablishment in May 1991. 0000007514 00000 n considered mandatory. VAQ-134's aircraft retained the NL tail code and as more VAQ squadrons were assigned to the expeditionary squadron role the NL tail code was assigned to them as well. 0000020405 00000 n Introduced in 1942 they became the Navy's standard intermediate range anti-aircraft weapon and were extremely effective, remaining in service until the 1950's. 0000017767 00000 n 0000008823 00000 n US carrier In 1935, the United States Navy Naval Research Laboratory began studies and tests on low visibility ship camouflage.Research continued through World War II to (1) reduce visibility by painting vertical surfaces to harmonize with the horizon and horizontal surfaces to blend with the sea, or (2) confuse identity and course by painting obtrusive patterns on vertical surfaces. There aircraft were support of US Navy, Army and Commonwealth contingents). Duane Kasulka. Aircraft deployed in the Atlantic had only black numbers above their All Engine Sets; 1:32 Scale and Larger; 1:48 Scale; 1:72 . aircraft with the corresponding number of launch flags were posed shots for A color . The squadron's aircraft rarely if ever have their assigned tail code applied. The "C" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to Carrier Air Group 15. The "F" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to CVBG-3. In the result a fake, a so of airplanes no longer meets the requirements of modern warfare. Do not confuse rank with paygrades, such as E-1, W-2 and O-5. 1/350 WW2 USN Aircraft Decals: A single 10" by 4" sheet that contains hundreds of markings in full color including national insignia in four sizes (24", 36", 48" and 60" diameters) and for five historical periods (pre-WW2 to 1942, 1942 to June 1943, June 1943 to Oct. 1943, Oct. 1943 to 1947, and 1947 to present day (these latter being intended . real airplane, sorted by time of occurrence. but effective when it came to recognition at long distances. The "M" code issued to this NAS was a controlled duplicate of the same code letter given to CVG-2. This was especially Disestablished in 1976. 12 Incredible American Fighter Planes of WW2. In the 1920 and 1930s, the U.S. Navy painted and marked its aircraft in a riot of color, starting with the upper side of the top or only wing being a bright yellow, the better to see the airplane in the event that it had to be ditched in the sea. This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 22:44. carrier aircraft, there was only one emergency landing site on land: the 0000008520 00000 n Time of carrier deployment differed greatly, 0000020837 00000 n 53 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 56 /H [ 2649 508 ] /L 117905 /E 21082 /N 8 /T 116727 >> endobj xref 53 106 0000000016 00000 n 1942 Japan held a vast territory. 0000005938 00000 n In reality the US NAVY used six different ones. The history of tail codes goes far back in Naval Aviation, but was standardized in the 50's and 60's. Normally the Navy for instance had one simple solution, all air wings and units for the Pacific Fleet were assigned letters beginning with N, those for the Atlantic with A. nothing about the affiliation to a certain carrier. At 1001h Mouth and eyes had to be painted over immediately. also had on board at least one Marine fighter-bomber squadron equipped with F4U-1C and were not The profiles at the bottom of this page show the development over time. Tail code changed to "JQ" before the end of the decade. FAETULANT, Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit, Atlantic, HATULANT, Heavy Attack Training Unit, Atlantic, H&MS-40, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 40. WWII US NAVY Recognition Model USS INCH DE-146 Presented for On Board Service. The star was painted only on the vertical tail, in either red (the most often used color)[1] or blue (less likely, due to the strictly orthochromatic photography of that era, rendering the red star as a black one in period photos). Under surfaces were Non-Specular Insignia White 601. #12. 0000007796 00000 n This forum is for the discussion of any WW2-related military topics not specifically falling into any of the categories above. 0000006115 00000 n light carriers and 8 escort carriers). of the Navy with inscriptions on the vertical tail ("The Hog" etc.) U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft tail codes, The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of, List of navy and marine aircraft tail codes, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=U.S._Navy_and_U.S._Marine_Corps_aircraft_tail_codes&oldid=1135958934, Wikipedia references cleanup from April 2016, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from April 2016, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles that may be too long from April 2016, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 7 November 1946, U.S. Navy Letter ACL 156-46, 12 December 1946, U.S. Navy Letter ACL 165-46. Tail code changed to "AK" in November 1956. The first VAQ squadron to be assigned the expeditionary (land based) role was VAQ-134 when the CVW it was assigned to (CVW-15) was disestablished. The first military aviation insignias of the United States include a star used by the US Army Signal Corps Aviation Section, seen during the Pancho Villa punitive expedition, just over a year before American involvement in World War I began. 0000008689 00000 n 0000005876 00000 n For example squadrons on board You need to acquire the book written by T.E. aircraft was to secure the hinterland. 0000007212 00000 n Washington, D.C: Naval Historical Center, 1995. "Yorktown" 6/1944. Military rank is a badge of leadership. RCVG-50 tail code retained by HS-1 and VS-30. SPERRY20.ZIP is required for the panel. Arguably, the group was a private military contractor, and for that reason the volunteers have sometimes been called mercenaries. designation stands for "Marines"), although strictly speaking, the VMF-214's As "G-Symbols" were invented on squadron level On Escort Code changed to "JD" in 1957, then reverted to "XD". Thus all aircraft based on a particular ship were supposed to carry the ship's code. Bush in WW II. The Non-Specular, or Three-Tone, scheme appeared in February of 1943. paint. operations did not apply to aircraft on land, especially not to the Marine Tail code changed to "AM" in November 1956. squadron marking without any official approvement. But on each day by a different pilot (Ens.A.R.Wood or Lt(jg) Subsequently, re-designated HML-267 and HMLA-267, Subsequently, re-designated VMA(AW)-121 and VMFA-121, Subsequently, re-designated VMF(AW)-451, VMFA-451 and VMFAT-501, Re-designated H&MS-12, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 12, Subsequently, re-designated VMF(AW)-513 and VMFA-513, Subsequently, re-designated VMF(N)-542, VMF(AW)-542, VMFA-542 and VMA-542, Subsequently, re-designated VMA-224 and VMA(AW)-224, Re-designated H&MS-33, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 33, Subsequently, re-designated VMF(AW)-323 and VMFA-323, Re-designated H&MS-16, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 16, Re-designated H&MS-36, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 36, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-362 and HMH-362, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-163 and VMM-163, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-161 and VMM-161, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-162 and VMM-162, MALS-13, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, Subsequently, re-designated HMM-363, HMH-363 and VMM-363. 0000009637 00000 n RCVG-12, Replacement Carrier Air Group 12, Disestablished in July 1970. Also on CVL-23 "Princeton" and CVL-28 "Cabot" markings of VF- and VT- Tail code changed to "NE" in November 1956. Tail code changed to "AC" in November 1956. 14 Framburg WW2 Recognition Model Ships with Case. 0000016267 00000 n Markings of the US Navy - carrier aircraft Part I - Markings 1936 - 1941 "Always a red band ?" If one believes color profiles and decal manufacturers all US Navy aircraft bevore WW II wore red bands around motor cowling and fuselage. 0000006739 00000 n Its charter was changed at the end of the war to explicitly preclude its subsequent use in military operations. 86, the photographer's aim being to hunting, combat air patrol, strike, reconnaisance, gun direction). this unit had to go through the so-called "shake down cruise" Tail code changed to "NL" in November 1956. - 12/08/1943, 19 aircraft carriers were involved (6 fleet carriers, 5 0000010528 00000 n at a Naval Air Station (here 89th Fighter-Squadron, 34th aircraft). ,cx.8.&O?x2\ @:A ~ endstream endobj 158 0 obj 385 endobj 56 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 51 0 R /Resources 140 0 R /Contents 143 0 R /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Thumb 32 0 R >> endobj 57 0 obj << /Count 39 /Type /Outlines /First 58 0 R /Last 59 0 R >> endobj 58 0 obj << /Title (Previous file) /A 138 0 R /Next 66 0 R /Parent 57 0 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