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Flying low -- for now, George Kirbyson, 41, left and Rod Ellis, 41, were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday, but this ride is a(...)
Flying low -- for now, George Kirbyson, 41, left and Rod Ellis, 41, were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday, but this ride is a(...)

Flying low -- for now, George Kirbyson, 41, left and Rod Ellis, 41, were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday, but this ride is a(...)

Date8/29/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Flying low -- for now; George Kirbyson; 41; left and Rod Ellis; 41; were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday; but this ride is a far cry from the heights they will reach this weekend in the airshow.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0111937F
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