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Canada's first post-war private plane is this two-passenger side-by-side model which is dual-controlled
Canada's first post-war private plane is this two-passenger side-by-side model which is dual-controlled

Canada's first post-war private plane is this two-passenger side-by-side model which is dual-controlled

Date3/2/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's first post-war private plane is this two-passenger side-by-side model which is dual-controlled. Basic constuction of the Fleet is all metal and claims for production include freedom from going into a spin; cruising speed of 100 miles per hour; 25 miles to a gallon of gasoline; range of 470 miles. It will be displayed at Eaton's College St.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003471F
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