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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 29, 1961 reads, "H. C. Buckland, left, and J. B. Plosser, president and vice president, respectively, of Baird Aviation, Inc., display new Piper Colt aircraft which has been acclaimed to be the aerial equivalent to the compact car. The plane sells for $4,995 and is capable of flying at a true cruising speed of 120 miles per hour, according to Buckland. Baird Aviation, 2945 Hollywood Way, Burbank, will handle Valley sales of this unique new aircraft."
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