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The Snowbirds show their skill, At 350 miles an hour, the stunting Snowbirds of the Canadian Forces fly past the CN Tower yesterday in preparation for(...)
The Snowbirds show their skill, At 350 miles an hour, the stunting Snowbirds of the Canadian Forces fly past the CN Tower yesterday in preparation for(...)

The Snowbirds show their skill, At 350 miles an hour, the stunting Snowbirds of the Canadian Forces fly past the CN Tower yesterday in preparation for(...)

Date8/26/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Snowbirds show their skill; At 350 miles an hour, the stunting Snowbirds of the Canadian Forces fly past the CN Tower yesterday in preparation for their part in the international air show Friday to Monday at the Canadian National Exhibition. If weather permits, they will put on a 25-minute show of loops, rolls and other figures each day of the show.
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    Pages132 pages
    Dimensions132Pages, 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003327F
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