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.

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.

Registered to Northwest Flying Inc 18 December 1987.