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On brink of space, Don Manenski (nearest camera) and Bert St

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On brink of space, Don Manenski (nearest camera) and Bert St

Date8/31/1962

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Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.) (subject)

Grant, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: On brink of space, Don Manenski (nearest camera) and Bert St. Louis of the Parachute Club of Canada let go of strut for dive of more than 2,500 feet during last night's rehearsal for Canadian National Air Show at the CNE today and tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. Jump is show highlight.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003334F

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