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Passengers leaving comfort of plane are soon caught up in bedlam of noise and turmoil
Passengers leaving comfort of plane are soon caught up in bedlam of noise and turmoil

Passengers leaving comfort of plane are soon caught up in bedlam of noise and turmoil

Date10/13/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Passengers leaving comfort of plane are soon caught up in bedlam of noise and turmoil. They often are jammed like sardines when they enter the claiming room to retrieve their baggage before leaving airport.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003248F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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