A leaping Salute is given by Cpl

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A leaping Salute is given by Cpl

Date8/30/1977

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Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.) (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A leaping Salute is given by Cpl. Pierre Deschenes, 24, as he plunges from aircraft door. Jumpers reach speeds up to 200 miles an hour before opening their chutes. During the air show, their target area will be on west island at Ontario Place, if the wind's with them.

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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_0003344F

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