The Norseman 55555
Description
Noorduyn Norseman
UC-64AS
Could change to three types of landing gear, such as its floats for on the water, wheels for ground, and skis for on the snow.
High wings allowed easier loading of cargo and passengers.
History
During WWII, both the RCAF and the USAAF were interested in an aircraft such as this Norseman for landing or taking off in different types of terrain. The Lend Lease Program operated the Norseman as a search and rescue airplane. When the war was over, it served Island Airways between 1946 and 1948. It served on Wien Airways for delivering mail to the bush. Then served on Alaska Airlines between 1956-1961. It was flown from Washington up to Alaska, where it was retired at the Pioneer Air Museum in 1992. The museum is open from mid-May until mid- September.
Pioneer Park
Location