Takes advantage of / Decoration painted on many a W.W. II aircraft Crossword Clue

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DECORATION (noun)
1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
2. something used to beautify
AIRCRAFT (noun)
1. a vehicle that can fly

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