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Chopper Pilot Wins California
Bill Bruch, a Navy helicopter pilot, sailed Wave No. 918 to victory over a fleet of 27 Thistles at Newport Harbor in California. The series featured challenging wind conditions and was sponsored by the Newport Harbor Thistle Fleet.
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