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Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50
Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50

Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50

Date11/1/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1;000; take commuter 100 miles for $1.50.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003528F
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