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, originally to manufacture

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s for the Canadian market (under the name "Cub Prospector"). Production was interrupted by World War II, In

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they also commenced building Harlow PJC-5s. Although the company resumed business afterwards, it did not survive for more than a few years.

References

* {{cite book , last= Gunston , first= Bill , title=World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers , year=1993 , publisher=Naval Institute Press , location= Annapolis , pages=86 Defunct aircraft manufacturers of Canada Companies based in Hamilton, Ontario