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Blast survivor: Litton inspector James Tayles says he owes his life to taking a cigarette break when bomb exploded

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Blast survivor: Litton inspector James Tayles says he owes his life to taking a cigarette break when bomb exploded

Date6/8/1984

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Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Blast survivor: Litton inspector James Tayles says he owes his life to taking a cigarette break when bomb exploded.

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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_0119740F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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