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Air Canada Capt. Wendell Reid uses a 747 simulator to administer refresher courses that pilots must take every three months, the simulator making poss(...)
Air Canada Capt. Wendell Reid uses a 747 simulator to administer refresher courses that pilots must take every three months, the simulator making poss(...)

Air Canada Capt. Wendell Reid uses a 747 simulator to administer refresher courses that pilots must take every three months, the simulator making poss(...)

Date12/8/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Air Canada Capt. Wendell Reid uses a 747 simulator to administer refresher courses that pilots must take every three months; the simulator making possible situations too dangerous to carry out in real planes. Pilots must stay in perfect health to be ready to meet any possible emergency.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003430F
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