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Taylorcraft 20

Taylorcraft 20

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

This aircraft was the 12 th of 28 built between 1939 and 1958

ACQUIRED FROM:

Following the discovery of the aircraft, it was flown out in pieces by the RCAF and was taken to the museum in Ottawa. It passed through the hands of several owners before being donated to the centre by Dr. John Cocker.

POWER

225 HP Continental O-470-J

PRIMARY USE:

The Taylorcraft was primarily used a personal aircraft.

HISTORY:

The Taylor Brother Aircraft Company was established in 1938 to produce light aircraft for the recreational market. In 1936, C. gilbert Taylor, its president, designer and chief engineer, left the company after a dispute with William Piper and started Taylorcraft Aviation Company in Alliance, Ohio.

STORY:

On October 10 th , 1958 CF-FTC piloted by Jack W. Rutherford & Dr. Randolph G. Hoiles was scheduled to fly from Frobisher Bay to Clyde River on Baffin Island. The pilot had to make a forced landing 200 miles south of the intended destination. Searchers spent 328 unsuccessful hours looking for the plane for the following 45 days. On August 10, 1972, 14 years later the plane was spotted by Wayne Johnson of Midwestern Helicopters and recovered. Mr. Rutherford and Dr. Hoiles were never found.

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 $100.00 - -

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.