Delivered new to Qantas Empire Airways in 1958, transferring to TAA (Trans Australia Airlines) in 1960; operated for both on wheels in Papua New Guinea. Exported to Canada in 1969 initially as CF-YLZ, becoming C-FYLZ in 1983. Joined the associated companies Mattice Lake Outfitters and Wabakimi Air at Armstrong, Ontario in 2006 following conversion to Walter 601 turbine power at Silver Falls, Manitoba. After a landing accident involving a submerged rock, refurbished by Recon Air and repainted in this striking black and white scheme for 2013.

Photographed in the Markham Valley. VH-SBR was sold in Canada as CF-YLZ in March 1969. Photo from El Partridge

More than rippling the surface of Mattice Lake on a bright and still morning as it touches down on return to base, after taking a fishing party to one of the remote fly-in fishing camps which it serves in Wabakimi Wilderness Provincial Park. Operated by Wabakimi Air.

In open storage at Sydney-Bankstown in 1968

Reregistered VH-SBR in December 1960

Qantas had four Otters, one of which was operated on floats. They replaced a fleet of DHC-2 Beavers.

VH-SBT photographed as it makes its way along the Waghi Valley. With a limited road network, few countries are as dependent on aircraft as Papua New Guinea. Photo from El Partridge.

John Hopton photo of VH-SBT and sistership VH-SBR at Hawker de Havilland's workshop.

VH-EAX was transferred to TAA and reregistered VH-SBR in 1960. Photo from Col Peck

Ex Qantas VH-EAX. Operated by TAA in Papua New Guinea from 1960 to 1966. Named "Kundiawa". Sold in Canada as C-FYLZ in 1969.