| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-FNRC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair 580 |
| C/n (msn): | 473 |
| Operator Titles: | NRC-CNRC - National Research Council |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AbbotsfordMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYXX IATA: YXX Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | August 1993 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 288212 |
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The National Research Council of Canada was formed in 1916 as the Honorary Advisory Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. It's work is mandated in two areas: Research and Technology / Industry Support. This Convair is the largest aircraft in the NRC's aviation fleet. Other types are Bell 206, 205 and 412 helicopters, Extra 300, Harvard Mk.IV, DHC-6 Twin Otter, Falcon 20 and a T-33. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 October 2020, and has since been viewed 541 times. |