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Fatal 1936 Plane Crash Kills Ida Roos in Port Arthur
On June 30 1936 Gypsy Moth CF CBP piloted by Frank Partridge crashed near Port Arthur. Passenger Ida May Roos 26 died when engine stalled during a 30 minute flight over Port Arthur and Fort William. Attempted restart failed leading to fatal dive before the airfield.
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