They Like Water Part 1 Album Index

Slideshow and Pictures 1 to 3

They Like Water Part 1 - Slideshow

C-FMHG G73 Mallard

CF-RQW DHC-2 Beaver

C-GAXE DHC-2 Beaver

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Pictures 4 to 7

C-GHUM G73T Turbo Mallard

C-FNJF Canso A

CF-HUB G73 Mallard

C-GOFR Canadair CL-215

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Pictures 8 to 11

CF-BKE G73 Mallard

VP-LVE S.25 Sandringham

C-FIWW G21A Goose

CF-ISW Cessna 172

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Pictures 12 to 15

CF-BAE G73 Mallard

C-FOPE DHC-2T Turbo Beaver

N116FB G-111 Albatross

C-FUJM DHC-3 Otter

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Album Notes
In the two (and you never know, one day there may be more) They Like Water Albums I wanted to give as varied possible selection of Aircraft that, at least for part of the time use water as a Runway.

Many of the images in this album were taken during the period following my move to Canada, a country where Floatplanes and Amphibious Aircraft are not rare curiosities, but a vital part of the transport infrastructure, and even those in private hands provide their owners with a means to getting around the country and visiting places that would be difficult by any other means.

The one exception is that today, many more aircraft of certain types have retired from commercial operations and have entered the Warbird Category, most notably the Catalina/Canso. Whilst when in Military Service and in their later civilian careers they did fully utilise their water borne abilities, now they rarely, if ever make water landings.

Many of these photographs were taken over 30 Years ago when those iconic bush aircraft from de Havilland Canada, the Beaver and Otter were regularly changed undercarriage fit: Wheels, Floats, or Skis. depending on the season of the year. Many of these aircraft continue to provide a valuable service and the trend to them to turboprop power seen in some of the Album Pictures has become the norm. The other change is that many are now permanently fitted with floats all year round, although today most are fitted with floats that incorporate wheels for land use.

Although Floatplanes and Amphibious Aircraft are still common, not only in Canada, but in other countries where the operations form Rivers and Lakes are an Air Transport necessity, Flying Boats are an almost extinct species. The only true flying Boat in these albums is the Shorts Sandringham and although three survive, they are all Museum Exhibits (although one may have the potential to become airworthy). But in Canada two continue to perform useful work, I am referring to the Martin Mars. Unfortunately during my time in Canada, it was difficult to get permission to visit their base and take photographs and therefore to my regret (and the irritation of my Webmaster Douglas Holland) no picture of the 'Mighty Mars' is in these albums.

Despite this omission, I hope you find the pictures interesting and enjoyable.

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