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The last day--the last run, On the chilly last day of 1963, Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap
The last day--the last run, On the chilly last day of 1963, Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap

The last day--the last run, On the chilly last day of 1963, Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap

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Original Toronto Star caption: The last day--the last run; On the chilly last day of 1963; Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0112284F
Toronto Island Airport Ferry, Western Gap, looking south to airport
Toronto Island Airport Ferry, Western Gap, looking south to airport
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