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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Danville, Illinois - Effective November 15, 1979". DepartedFlights.com. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ↑ "Airlines and Aircraft Serving Saint Louis Effective November 15, 1979". DepartedFlights.com. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
4. Coach Robert L. Watson was originally from Bethel Park, PA, a Pittsburgh, PA suburb. Coach Watson was a graduate of Bethel Park, PA High School, and a graduate of VMI. Bob served in Vietnam in 1965 - 66 and again in 1967 - 68. He was highly decorated with many military honors, to include the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart.
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