c/n 871

C-GPVB repaired and modernized after storm damage.

Bill Alder of Sealand oversees the launch.

Photos: John Caswell © 06 July 2007

C-GPVB operating with Air Nootka at Gold River, BC.

Photos: John Caswell © 16 July 2006

Photo: Bill Hann © Summer 2000

C-GPVB back in the water.

Photo: Geoff Mcdonell © August 1993 - Aird Archives

C-GPVB lost amongst floats.

Photo: John Kimberley © June 1993

c/n 871

54-1722  N9253Z

C-GPVB*

• Delivered 09/03/56

• 54-1722 US ARMY • # 1565 •  L-20 No: 566 •  Command A-6

• Davis Monthan 07/04/72 to 08/03/76

• N9253Z Karen K. Graves / Graves Aircraft Co., Yukon, OK

• C-GPVB regd 10/76 Centralia Aircraft, Orangeville, ON

• Wentzell's Flying Service, Corner Brook, NFLD • CCAR 1977

• Dougan Logging Ltd., Sayward, BC., based Campbell River, BC

• Regd 05/12/79 CCAR 1982

• Gynn Bay Logging Ltd., (Western Straits Air), Campbell River, BC

• Regd 18/10/89 Orca Air (1987) Ltd., Port MacNeill, BC

• Regd 22/03/95 Air Rainbow Mid Coast, Port MacNeill, BC

• Regd 19/08/96 Inland Air Charters Ltd., Prince Rupert, BC

• (Leased to South Moresby Air, summer 2000)

• Inland Air Charters again, regd 19/09/01 • Canx 15/12/03

• South Moresby Air Charters Ltd., Queen Charlotte, BC • Regd 18/12/03

• Air Nootka Ltd., Gold River, BC • Regd 24/04/06

• Aircraft sank in severe windstorm, salvaged and transported

to Sealand at Campbell River on or about 21/11/06

• Back in the waterafter repairs and upgrades 06/07/07

• Active •