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Henry Pyprtra Test engineer with new engine and control panel
Henry Pyprtra Test engineer with new engine and control panel

Henry Pyprtra Test engineer with new engine and control panel

Date4/11/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Henry Pyprtra Test engineer with new engine and control panel
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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_0012640F
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