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Forgotten bombshells: Belinda Lee

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Forgotten Bombshells: Chrystabel Leighton-Porter and Jane

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November 30, 2011

Forgotten Bombshells: Sari Maritza

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Mim: This blog is a sort of mini-magazine about things I'm interested in, all with a vintage, alternate reality or retro-futuristic theme. There is no commercial aspect to this blog: no sponsorship, no advertising, no affiliations. However, if you need to contact me, crinolinerobot AT yahoo DOT com is the email to use.

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