The red Baron wouldn't stand a chance against Tom Williams today

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The red Baron wouldn't stand a chance against Tom Williams today

Date8/27/1969

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Williams, Tom, 1885-1985 (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The red Baron wouldn't stand a chance against Tom Williams today. Williams, 83, took a Tutor jet up for a spin prior to the opening of the Canadian International Air Show at the CNE waterfront tomorrow. He was shot down in World War I when he tangled with Baron von Richthofen's planes.

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