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Past meets present. A World War II torpedo bomber flies past the CN Tower in preparation for the fifth annual Hamilton International Air Show, Saturda(...)
Past meets present. A World War II torpedo bomber flies past the CN Tower in preparation for the fifth annual Hamilton International Air Show, Saturda(...)

Past meets present. A World War II torpedo bomber flies past the CN Tower in preparation for the fifth annual Hamilton International Air Show, Saturda(...)

Date1/17/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Past meets present. A World War II torpedo bomber flies past the CN Tower in preparation for the fifth annual Hamilton International Air Show, Saturday and Sunday. It's held to raise funds for the Canadian Warplane Heritage Foundation, which keeps aircraft like this Grumman TBM-Avenger, in good condition.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0003303F
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