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Don Soutar can often be heard demonstrating his $10,000 hovercraft.
Don Soutar can often be heard demonstrating his $10,000 hovercraft.

Don Soutar can often be heard demonstrating his $10,000 hovercraft.

Date6/7/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0134198F
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