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On the wing of plane Pte. Ingrid Wemberg finds time to write a letter. Women are recruited from Norwegian girls and R.N.A.F. fliers' wives
On the wing of plane Pte. Ingrid Wemberg finds time to write a letter. Women are recruited from Norwegian girls and R.N.A.F. fliers' wives

On the wing of plane Pte. Ingrid Wemberg finds time to write a letter. Women are recruited from Norwegian girls and R.N.A.F. fliers' wives

Date11/16/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the wing of plane Pte. Ingrid Wemberg finds time to write a letter. Women are recruited from Norwegian girls and R.N.A.F. fliers' wives.
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003597F
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