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October 1969
Ron Dionne
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October 1969

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Canada's first 5-man star shot by Ron Dionne (Canada D-58) over the Abbotsford, B.C. DZ.  Clockwise from far left:  Bill Hardman, Kurt Jensen, Gerry Harper, Doug Corrigan, John McGoldrick. Kay Hardman to the far right.

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