Note DHC-3 Otter, C-GGSL parked behind with the factory installed P&W-1340 in place.

N400NC taxiing back to the hangar after completing its "Maiden Flight," November 16, 1991. Note the aircraft is still in NewCal Aviation titles. Sadly, though, on August 27, 1992, the aircraft crashed at the Gimli Airport while on a test flight because an elevator gust lock re-engaged due to a design flaw.

In 2005 the aircraft was sent to Recon Air, located in Geraldton Ontario, for the installation of the 1000hp Texas Turbine Garrett-TPE-331 engine.

Note the original Pratt & Whitney 1830 engine installation.

While there to witness the event, I was able to capture this close up of N400NC, moments before the wheels left the ground for the first time as the aircraft departed the Gimli airstrip on its "Maiden Flight," November 16, 1991. Sadly though, on August 27, 1992, the aircraft crashed at the Gimli Airport while on a test flight because an elevator gust lock re-engaged. This was due to a design flaw.

Pictured in 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School colors from nearby CFB Portage. The Kiowas were replaced in the primary training program with new Bell CH-139 Jet Rangers in 1992 and the Kiowas were returned to tactical helicopter squadrons. This Kiowa survives displayed on a pole outside the New Brunswick Military History Museum at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown (commonly referred to as CFB Gagetown, it's former name)

Odyssey 86, preparing to depart Winnipeg early the next morning, August 8, 1986.

The arrival of Odyssey 86 in Winnipeg, August 7, 1986, as it nears the end of its around the wold tour.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of 435 Squadron, the Canadian Forces unveiled this C-47, serial 12949, in the colours used by 435 Sqn during the Burma Campaign. The serial KG788 is fake, this aircraft actually was KJ956 (later 12949). The unveiling took place on May 24, 2014 in hangar 16 at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, and in mid September 2014 the aircraft was returned to its old spot next to the Stevenson Parade Square, as seen in this photo. RAF 435 and 436 Squadrons were based in India during the Burma Campaign beginning in 1944, and were critical to getting supplies to difficult areas due to terrain, weather and lack of transportation infrastructure.

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications). Note the earlier "RCAF" triple lightning bolt cheat-line still in place, as opposed to the "CAF" double lightning bolt found on later aircraft. On the left is B-25 Mitchell serial 5203.

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

Manitoba Government Air Service, Tanker 256