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Wings outstretched, Clem Sohn show the structure of his flying equipment
Wings outstretched, Clem Sohn show the structure of his flying equipment

Wings outstretched, Clem Sohn show the structure of his flying equipment

Date9/19/1936
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Original Toronto Star caption: Wings outstretched; Clem Sohn show the structure of his flying equipment. With more experimenting; he says it will be possible to perfect an apparatus for a man to fly safely from his housetop.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003386F
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