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Marking the spot

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Marking the spot

Date7/6/1986

Names

Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Marking the spot: Balloonists taking part in the North American Hot Air Balloon Championship had to drop a marker as close as possible to a large X on the ground at Barrie airport and then try to land on it; accumulating points during five days of competition.

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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_0003370F

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