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When your weapon is taller than you are, you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready, aim
When your weapon is taller than you are, you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready, aim

When your weapon is taller than you are, you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready, aim

Date5/11/1980
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  • When your weapon is taller than you are, you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready, aim
  • When your weapon is taller than you are; you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready; aim. . . .
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Original Toronto Star caption: When your weapon is taller than you are; you need a helping hand - and someone to say Ready; aim. . . .
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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_0004227F
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