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1947 Press Photo Alberta driller George Tosh sets off the boom at Leduc field

This is an original press photo. Driller George Tosh of Alberta set off the boom. He was in the crew that first hit oil in the vast Leduc field on Feb. 13, 1947 February 13, 1947 George Tosh - driller - Alberta driller - on rig that set off Leduc number No. 1 that set off the boom. (Canada - Oil)Photo measures 7.5 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 02-13-1947.

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