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Old 08-31-2016, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bullets View Post
Did you know the concept of the bombardier was invented in Edmonton in the 1930's. In the picture are some of the very first powered sleds in the early 1940's running on the river near the low level bridge.

Wish I could tell you more but I thought the picture was worth sharing.
I believe those are air powered sleds. Driven by airplane motors and propellers.

The Bombardier was a track driven machine and I believe it was invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Valcourt PQ.
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