Taxiing out from its sheltered moorings at Northwest Flying's base to depart from Kakabikitchiwan Lake on a local area flight. Originally built in 1953 as a C-45G for the USAF. In 1962 became the Bristol Aerospace prototype for the conversion of the Beech 18 to floatplane configuration. Based here at Nestor Falls since 1964. Originally known as Northwestern Flying Services, the company changed its name to Northwest Flying Inc in 1987.

Taxiing back to home to Northwest Flying's base after landing on Kakabikitchiwan Lake. Taken on charge new by the US Army in 1957 as 56-0369. Entered civilian service in 1972 as N33466. Imported into Canada as C-GEBL in 1975. Joined Northwest Flying Services in 1980.

Docked at its Nestor Falls base on Kakabikitchiwan Lake. Built in 1977

Moored at its home dock with Northwest Flying Inc. At this point, it had served Northwest from the Nestor Falls base for more than thirty years.

Built in 1955 for the US Army and registered as above in 1988 for Northwestern Flying. Boundary Bay (CZBB) based as C-GBPL in 2022.

Taxi-ing out from its Nestor Falls home base for take off on Kakabikitchiwan Lake. Carrying the titles of Northwest Flying Inc, with whom it has served since 1980.

Polished to perfection !! Beneath the shadow of the trees, C-FNKL glides into a slow 180 degree right turn which will bring it home to rest against the dock at Northwest Flying's base on Kakabikitchiwan Lake, Nestor Falls.

Ex US Army 56-0369, N33466. Registered to Northwest Flying Inc 18 December 1987.

Registered to Northwest Flying Inc 18 December 1987.

Registered to Northwest Flying Inc 6 May 2013. Seen floating in to the dock after shutting down both engines. Note the unusual three bladed propellers. We then chartered it for a local flight with the owner.

Registered to Northwest Flying Inc 30 October 1998.