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Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather, G. V. Priestley, Toronto pilot, took another airman to Montreal, was forced to land(...)
Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather, G. V. Priestley, Toronto pilot, took another airman to Montreal, was forced to land(...)

Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather, G. V. Priestley, Toronto pilot, took another airman to Montreal, was forced to land(...)

Date1/12/1939
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  • Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather; G. V. Priestley; Toronto pilot; took another airman to Montreal; was forced to land in a cow pasture. In payment for the trip Priestley received a $110 cheque; which bounced.
  • Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather, G. V. Priestley, Toronto pilot, took another airman to Montreal, was forced to land(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pilot unrewarded. Flying at night through snow and filthy weather; G. V. Priestley; Toronto pilot; took another airman to Montreal; was forced to land in a cow pasture. In payment for the trip Priestley received a $110 cheque; which bounced.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003428F
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