Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 12 |
| Total Still Active: | 0 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1949 |
| Retirement: | 1986 |
| Main Role: | ? |
| Origin: | Canada |
History
The first de Havilland Beaver was obtained in 1949. In 1950 another Beaver was acquired which was deployed along the coast of British Columbia. A total of twelve Beavers were eventually obtained. The last example was retired in 1986.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF-MPD | 1510 | 1962 | sold 1984 to Crown Assets | |
| CF-MPE | 1528 | 1963 | sold 1983 to Crown Assets | |
| CF-MPM | 63 (62?) | Dec 1949 | sold 1978 to De Havilland | |
| CF-MPN | 355 (335?) | Sept 1952 | damaged Stephenville in landing accident, sold 1978 | |
| CF-MPO | 359 | Sept 1952 | w/o 13 July 1963 Carmacks, Yukon | |
| CF-MPQ | 836 (837?) | Feb 1956 | w/o Regina hangar fire 11 Apr 1959 | |
| CF-MPQ | 1604 | 1966 | w/o 1 Aug 1986 Wallaston Lake, SK | |
| CF-MPR | 971 | Sept 1957 | w/o 30 Aug 1984 North Sept Iles | |
| CF-MPS | 1115 (1114?) | July 1957 | traded to De Havilland 1979 | |
| CF-MPT | 1259 (1260?) | N5319GO | 1957 | ex 57-6159, traded to De Havilland 1971 |
| CF-MPV | 1304 | Feb 1959 | traded to De Havilland 1971 | |
| CF-FHW | 58 | 1950 | ex B.C. Police, w/o 8 June 1958 Kamloops, BC |
Pictures
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More Information
References
- Canadian Aircraft since 1909 (Putnam) p.476-480
Other Sources
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