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Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

Date8/25/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Taking a flyer at the ex; Holding on tight; visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster; the Flyer; on of the many exciting rides on the midway.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0111839F
      Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
      Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
      Bezant, Graham
      8/15/1974
      Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway
      Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway
      Bezant, Graham
      8/25/1971
      Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
      Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
      Bezant, Graham
      8/21/1979
      CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
      CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/18/1971
      Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
      Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      7/21/1976
      Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
      Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
      Bezant, Graham
      9/10/1979
      Close quarters: Ron Sutter of the Philadelphia Flyers finds his situation a little tight early in last night's National Hockey League game at the Gardens as goaltender Ken Wregget and defenceman Chris Kotsopoulos of the Maple Leafs send him to the ice
      Close quarters: Ron Sutter of the Philadelphia Flyers finds his situation a little tight early in last night's National Hockey League game at the Gardens as goaltender Ken Wregget and defenceman Chris Kotsopoulos of the Maple Leafs send him to the ice
      Griffin, Doug
      11/19/1986
      Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
      Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
      Bennett, Julie
      8/20/1987
      Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
      Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/20/1973
      Flyers, leafs tangle in one of many brawls during Thursday night's game at gardens, On left, linesman wrestles with Flyers' Jack McIlhargey, at right, Flyers' Mel Bridgman argues with ref
      Flyers, leafs tangle in one of many brawls during Thursday night's game at gardens, On left, linesman wrestles with Flyers' Jack McIlhargey, at right, Flyers' Mel Bridgman argues with ref
      Lennon, Frank
      4/16/1976
      Children try out a high-flying Midway ride in special preview of the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
      Children try out a high-flying Midway ride in special preview of the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/14/1973
      Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
      Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      11/4/1967