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Air controller Kenneth Sheldrick operates a visual flight rules radar in the main control room of the radar control centre at Toronto International Ai(...)
Air controller Kenneth Sheldrick operates a visual flight rules radar in the main control room of the radar control centre at Toronto International Ai(...)

Air controller Kenneth Sheldrick operates a visual flight rules radar in the main control room of the radar control centre at Toronto International Ai(...)

Date9/28/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Air controller Kenneth Sheldrick operates a visual flight rules radar in the main control room of the radar control centre at Toronto International Aiport. He keeps track of planes within 20-mile radius.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003197F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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