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First man to ditch a jet plane, Flt

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First man to ditch a jet plane, Flt

Date7/26/1946

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: First man to ditch a jet plane; Flt.-Lieut. W.H. (Bill) McKenzie; lost for 26 days in Algoma bushland; walks down trail by Laurentian Lodge with Harry Matts; right; of Grayling; Mich.; the pilot s rescuer; and Wing Com. P. J. Grant; Rockcliffe; McKenzie said drinking water kept him going. After 23 days he was able to get some berries.

Subject

Aircraft accidents

Airplanes, Military

Medium

Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000208F

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