Can I unplug the flash drive while installing OS X?

I'm installing OS X 10.8 from USB flash drive.
While it's "Installing OS X On the disk Macintosh HD" can I unplug the flash drive or does it need to be left in for the duration of the install?
Thanks.

The flash drive version would be a new purchase ($69).

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