Beginning its career with Nickel Belt Airways of Sudbury, it later was used by the Saskatchewan government, Sherritt Gordon Mines, Northland Airways, Island Lake Flying Services and Watson Lake Flying. It’s career ended when it crashed near Copper Bluff, B.C. in 1976. It was obtained by the CBHC from the Western Canada Aviation Museum and is currently being restored.
Specifications
Registration: CF-EIR
Model: Fairchild F-11 Husky
Operator: Island Lake Flying Services
Wingspan: 54′ 9″
Length: 38′
Engine: 450hp PW R-985