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De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

1682 were produced between 1946 and 1967. CF-OBS is the oldest Beaver still in flying condition.

ACQUIRED FROM:

CF-OBS is on loan from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

POWER

Mark I -450 HP Pratt and Whitney R985 Wasp Junior.

PRIMARY USE:

Forest fire suppression and transportation. Mark I Beavers served with the air forces in 14 countries and with civilian operators in 62 countries. Ironically the Canadian Forces never purchased a single one.

HISTORY:

CF-OBS was the first production Beaver manufactured by De Havilland Canada. It was purchased by the OPAS in 1948 and was the first of a total of 44 aircraft purchased by them over the years. Constructed completely of metal, operational for over 40 years, it was the most successful Bushplane ever. It was chosen as one of the top 10 most important engineering achievement in the last 100 years. Rugged, economical, with a short landing and take-off characteristics, it still serves throughout the world.

STORY:

The MNR was involved in relocating bears for population management. A pilot and crew were involved in relocating a pair of bears from Chapleau to a new location. The bears were captured, tranquilize, caged and loaded on to OBS. After a portion of the flight, one of the bears started moving around. The pilot radioed and asked if the cage was strong enough to hold the bear. In response he received a note that the cage would not hold an angry bear when it woke up. The pilot in fear for his life landed the plane, got the bears out and everyone left unharmed. The radio chatter in the days that followed asked how the bears made out, not if the crew was OK!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $1,500.00 Gerry Perdue

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.