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A Gyrocopter gets a tow. Cliff Lucky of Bronte flies 50 feet into the air in his home-made gyrocopter, pulled by a 165-horsepower boat. Next week he'l(...)
A Gyrocopter gets a tow. Cliff Lucky of Bronte flies 50 feet into the air in his home-made gyrocopter, pulled by a 165-horsepower boat. Next week he'l(...)

A Gyrocopter gets a tow. Cliff Lucky of Bronte flies 50 feet into the air in his home-made gyrocopter, pulled by a 165-horsepower boat. Next week he'l(...)

Date7/15/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Gyrocopter gets a tow. Cliff Lucky of Bronte flies 50 feet into the air in his home-made gyrocopter, pulled by a 165-horsepower boat. Next week he'll insall a Volkswagen motor and fly on his own. Lucky built the copter in his basement, despite his wife's objections, and estimates it cost hi $350. He expects to fly around within 100-mile radius.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0003312F
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