magic carpet duty
n.— «As the war ended, the Munda was used for what was known as, “Magic Carpet Duty,” picking up soldiers and taking them home.» —“Four WWII veterans recall experiences” by Keith Lansdale Daily Sentinel (Nacodoches, Texas) Nov. 11, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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