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Newfoundland is a long way from anywhere, Seems to be the thought of the wags who set up this sign-post at the island's airport. Ready and waiting for(...)
Newfoundland is a long way from anywhere, Seems to be the thought of the wags who set up this sign-post at the island's airport. Ready and waiting for(...)

Newfoundland is a long way from anywhere, Seems to be the thought of the wags who set up this sign-post at the island's airport. Ready and waiting for(...)

Date4/26/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: Newfoundland is a long way from anywhere; Seems to be the thought of the wags who set up this sign-post at the island's airport. Ready and waiting for any blow the enemy may launch stand these Canadian soldiers. They are left to right; Ptes. Alex Rattie; Bryce Adams; E. T. Savay and C. Culligan.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002141F
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