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Yes, P.F.C. (Private, First Class) was a rank in the U.S.A.A.F. (United States Army Air Force) during WW 2. The soldiers use to say that P.F.C. stood for "Praying For Civilian."

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Yes it was..Way back then I was a PFC for awhile...h

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