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Last goodbye, Pilot Don Hems and Marion Orr (right, and inset as a World War II ferry pilot) were among those invited by Maple Airport's current owner(...)
Last goodbye, Pilot Don Hems and Marion Orr (right, and inset as a World War II ferry pilot) were among those invited by Maple Airport's current owner(...)

Last goodbye, Pilot Don Hems and Marion Orr (right, and inset as a World War II ferry pilot) were among those invited by Maple Airport's current owner(...)

Date9/20/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Last goodbye, Pilot Don Hems and Marion Orr (right, and inset as a World War II ferry pilot) were among those invited by Maple Airport's current owner Adele Fogle, centre, to the airport's closing yesterday. Fogle started the airport in 1956.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0072230F
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