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Thirty-two years ago tomorrow 47 persons stood shivering on the ice over Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, N
Thirty-two years ago tomorrow 47 persons stood shivering on the ice over Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, N

Thirty-two years ago tomorrow 47 persons stood shivering on the ice over Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, N

Date2/25/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thirty-two years ago tomorrow 47 persons stood shivering on the ice over Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, N.S., while mechanics fussed over a queer-looking contraption called a flying machine. Near by was the pilot, John A. D. McCurdy. Most of the spectators' thoughts were occupation [Incomplete]
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