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Plane Freezes Up Delays Headless Valley Explorers
Vancouver Sun reporter Pierre Berton recounts a subzero delay as a ski plane froze solid at Finlay Forks in 37 below weather. Pilot Russ Baker and mechanic Ed Hanratty, aided by Art Jones, work six hours to thaw the engine, battery, and skis while awaiting better conditions en route to Headless Valley.
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Finlay Forks
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Russ Baker
Ed Hanratty
Art Jones
Vancouver Sun