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One of the biggest pieces of wreckage landed nearly half-mile from retaining wall
One of the biggest pieces of wreckage landed nearly half-mile from retaining wall

One of the biggest pieces of wreckage landed nearly half-mile from retaining wall

Date9/2/1966
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of the biggest pieces of wreckage landed nearly half-mile from retaining wall. A witness said metal bounced just like a stone skips over water right up onto the airport.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000136F
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