Aircraft Photo of CF-TFX | Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31 | Wardair Canada | AirHistory.net #261486
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:CF-TFX
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13137
Operator Titles:Wardair Canada
Location
City / Airport:YellowknifeMap
Region / Country:Northwest Territories, CanadaAircraft Map
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYZF   IATA: YZF   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:19 April 2015
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 261486
Photo Comment

In 1957, Max Ward bought this sturdy Bristol for his airline based in Yellowknife, to attract freight business from mining and oil companies. The Freighter later made history by being the first wheeled aircraft to land at the North Pole, around 4am on May 6, 1967 flying out of Alert in support of a scientific expedition. The following year, it was donated to the city and made into a momument near the eastern end of the airport, honoring Canadian bush pilots.

This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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