Whether in the snow, desert, jungle, on the water or even at just any
regular airport, de Havilland Canada's legendary transport aircraft have
lived incredible lives. No other aircraft manufacturer can claim to have
seen its products fulfilling so many roles in so many wild and wonderful
places. The iconic, go-anywhere Beaver may appear to have little in
common with the muscular Buffalo or the sophisticated Dash 8, but they
all share the rugged fit-for-purpose design, engineering excellence and
longevity that have embraced the entire product line. Many of the
Beavers and Otters flying commercially today are well over 60 years
old.
This book provides a select history of these great aircraft, and
recounts what many of them have been up to around the world - from
London City Airport to forest clearings in Vanuatu, from glaciers in the
Alaska Range to 'extreme' airports in the Caribbean, these aircraft have
been everywhere. Illustrated with over 220 photographs, most of which
have never been published before, this book is packed with stories,
anecdotes, facts and figures, showcasing de Havilland Canada and its
remarkable aircraft.
