The Immortal Beaver
The World's Greatest Bush Plane
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Aviation
| Author: | Sean Rossiter | ISBN: | 9781926685830 |
| Publisher: | Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. | Publication: | July 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Douglas & McIntyre | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sean Rossiter |
| ISBN: | 9781926685830 |
| Publisher: | Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. |
| Publication: | July 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Douglas & McIntyre |
| Language: | English |
Developed soon after World War II, the de Havilland Beaver has become one of the most successful and long-lived designs in aviation history. The Beaver was conceived as a half-ton flying pickup truck” capable of setting down on land, water, and snow. Since its conception the Beaver has been adopted worldwide, becoming the floatplane of choice for island-hopping along the Pacific Northwest, flying into the Arctic, transporting missionaries and doctors into remote spots in Africa, and serving as a support aircraft in Antarctic expeditions. The Beaver also became the generals’ Jeep” during the Korean War - and the generals’ favorite transport to fishing spots in peacetime.
Developed soon after World War II, the de Havilland Beaver has become one of the most successful and long-lived designs in aviation history. The Beaver was conceived as a half-ton flying pickup truck” capable of setting down on land, water, and snow. Since its conception the Beaver has been adopted worldwide, becoming the floatplane of choice for island-hopping along the Pacific Northwest, flying into the Arctic, transporting missionaries and doctors into remote spots in Africa, and serving as a support aircraft in Antarctic expeditions. The Beaver also became the generals’ Jeep” during the Korean War - and the generals’ favorite transport to fishing spots in peacetime.
