News from the Giant - Episode Seven
Reel Memories of the Lakehead
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6m 22s
Flashback to 1961, part two! In this second half, you can see Bobby Curtola as he visits the Lakehead, the Alexander Henry as it is equipped with a new helicopter, the Cruise on the Bay event with visiting minesweepers, a large ship as it breaks loose in the Lakehead harbour, and lots of fun and games for the people of the Lakehead!
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