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In the lead-up to her ill-fated cross-country flight, famed aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran enlisted renowned vocalist Carole Lombard to participate in a War Bond Rally. Lombard's inspiring presence captivated the audience, urging them to contribute to the nation's war effort. Little did anyone know that this would be her final public appearance before she tragically perished in a plane crash a mere ten days later.