Skiing is an important item in military training at Petawawa

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Skiing is an important item in military training at Petawawa

Date3/22/1941

Names

Canada. Canadian Army (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Skiing is an important item in military training at Petawawa. Shrouded in white mantles; members of the 47th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery; R.C.A.; A.F.; stand poised for the takeoff. [Incomplete]

Subject

Skis

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002201F

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