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Exploring the Historical Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from the Air in 1940

Explore the historical Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from the air in 1940, including the ballpark Maple Leaf Stadium on the left. Discover this amazing aerial view from the Toronto Public Library.
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If you’ve flown into Toronto and landed at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (does anyone really call it that?), you know how convenient it is. Here’s a view of the airport from the air in 1940. I believe the ballpark on the left is the old Maple Leaf Stadium.

Toronto Island Airport in 1940

Source: Toronto Public Library

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