Built in 1962, operated in Japan for twenty years. Joined Willow Air of Willow, Alaska, in 1982, where it provided transport for bear and moose hunting. Later converted to a Turbo Beaver by Viking in 2000. Seen here in the summer of 1990 at Willow Air's base on Willow Lake, just across the road from Willow Airport, on Alaska's George Parks Highway from Anchorage to Fairbanks, 70 miles north of Anchorage.

Beautiful aeroplanes to be found where ever one goes in the US! Note the resurfacing of the RNT runway going on in the background. This somewhat spoiled my visit a little as no new Boeings were flying.