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Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area, Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds
Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area, Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds

Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area, Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds

Date8/30/1974
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  • Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area; Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds. Boesch; a World War II German fighter pilot; is part of the CNE air show; which opened on Friday.
  • Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area, Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gracing the sky above Toronto's waterfront area; Oscar Boesch stays aloft in his glider with the help of storm clouds. Boesch; a World War II German fighter pilot; is part of the CNE air show; which opened on Friday.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003499F
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