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Dramatic unveiling of the secret British flame-thrower now used by Canadians in France and Belgium took place at Camp Borden. [Incomplete]
Dramatic unveiling of the secret British flame-thrower now used by Canadians in France and Belgium took place at Camp Borden. [Incomplete]

Dramatic unveiling of the secret British flame-thrower now used by Canadians in France and Belgium took place at Camp Borden. [Incomplete]

Date10/5/1944
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dramatic unveiling of the secret British flame-thrower now used by Canadians in France and Belgium took place at Camp Borden. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007127F
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