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Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.
Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.

Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.

Date5/14/1987
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125683F
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