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This is sky Hook Mark I, Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example
This is sky Hook Mark I, Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example

This is sky Hook Mark I, Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example

Date3/20/1975
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  • This is sky Hook Mark I; Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example. Steve Sutton a champion sky-diver; and Ken Lewis; both a Axiom IV Environment Explorations; are shown testing their $4;000 high-altitude kite this week in the breezes at Lakeshore Park.
  • This is sky Hook Mark I, Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example
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Original Toronto Star caption: This is sky Hook Mark I; Kite flying can be a serious business and this is one example. Steve Sutton a champion sky-diver; and Ken Lewis; both a Axiom IV Environment Explorations; are shown testing their $4;000 high-altitude kite this week in the breezes at Lakeshore Park.
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