| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-GIBX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22472 |
| Operator Titles: | FNT - First Nations Transportation |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Gimli - Industrial ParkMap |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYGM IATA: YGM Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 551736 |
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Built in 1945 for the USAAF as 44-78649. From 1948, as N74141, served a number of US operators, initially with Pan American World Airways. Exported to Canada in 1985. Went to Kenya in 1994 for three years' relief work as 5Y-IBX. First Nations Transportation (FNT) Inc was formed in 2003 to supply remote communities, but over the course of 2009 lost its operator's licence. Registration cancelled in 2010. Under the aegis of SASCO Ltd, remained in store at Gimli. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 March 2023, and has since been viewed 260 times. |