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Banking on blimps

Date2/25/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Banking on blimps: Reg Hillsdon stands before the Skyship 500; a lighter-than-air blimp being assembled at Toronto International Airport for the U.S. Coast Guard to chase smugglers. Hillsdon; project manager; says the blimps will eventually be used in antisubmarine warfare and for supplying remote outposts. The Ontario government is backing part of the project with $100;000.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003387F