| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C-FYLZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter (U-1/UC) |
| Aircraft Version: | Vazar DHC-3T Turbine Otter |
| Manufacturers: | De Havilland Canada / Vazar |
| C/n (msn): | 247 |
| Operator Titles: | Wabakimi Air |
| Location | |
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| City / Seaplane Base: | Armstrong - Mattice Lake SeaplaneMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2014 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 757060 |
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Delivered new to Qantas Empire Airways in 1958, transferring to TAA (Trans Australia Airlines) in 1960; operated for both on wheels in Papua New Guinea. Exported to Canada in 1969 initially as CF-YLZ, becoming C-FYLZ in 1983. Joined the associated companies Mattice Lake Outfitters and Wabakimi Air at Armstrong, Ontario in 2006 following conversion to Walter 601 turbine power at Silver Falls, Manitoba. After a landing accident involving a submerged rock, refurbished by Recon Air and repainted in this striking black and white scheme for 2013. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 December 2024, and has since been viewed 179 times. |