This Otter was delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force in the last days of 1960, as 9424. She flew in New Guinea on behalf of the United Nations in 1962 and 1963, fitted with amphibious floats. She was sold in 1982, becoming N3125S, but spent years in open storage in Texas before Kenmore Air picked her up in 1988. She was converted to PT6A turbine power in 1992.

Two aircraft from the fleet of Rusts Flying Service parked up awaiting more tourists.

Powered by a Garrett TPE-331-10.

Arrived at the museum on 9 May 2005 and seen here shortly thereafter, following 37 years of storage at Deception Island, Antarctica. Unfortunately the plans to restore the aircraft, which was on loan from the British Antarctic Survey, never materialised and in January 2012 the aircraft was returned to BAS. It was removed from the museum and transported to a barn at Newhouse Farm, Leaden Roding, UK, reportedly for restoration by Glyn Craig. Very faded "British Antarctic Survey" titles were still visible on the rear fuselage. In the background is the forward fuselage of Comet R.2 XK695 (c/n 06030).

Heading back to Vancouver Harbour on another short flight from Nanaimo.

Using the prop in reverse pitch to slow down just after landing

Vazar Aerospace received an STC for their Otter turbine conversion in 1989. Originally marketed as the Vazar Dash 3 Otter, Central Mountain Air was the first to take advantage of the improved performance and reduced operating costs when they flew the number one conversion from 1989 to 1992.

This aircraft was built in 1959 and sees plenty of service at Lake Hood.