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How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)
How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)

How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)

Date7/16/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt). This DC-8 simulator is like a land-based plane in which all flight conditions can be realistically created. Charles Christie keeps schedule of pilot's tests.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0003235F
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