GREAT SUCCESS - July 25, 2010  FLY-IN BREAKFAST - First in 20 years at the Fairview Airport - 21 planes in from all directions - Canso Tours enjoyed by many! - Donations to the Canso Restoration Project - THANKS TO ALL!
Camping beside the Canso - April weather -30 degrees, cold and clearA long day's work!Wilderness workshop on the banks of Sitidgi Lake, NWTHeading off across the lake.Crossing the lake and heading for the Dempster Highway about 40 km away.
Map - Fairview, AB to Inuvik, NWT
approx. 2,500 km.
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Any donations will very much be appreciated and greatly assist with the reclamation of this historic aircraft.  Your help will assure it's future as a flying museum to be shared with everyone across the country it has served for almost 70 years.
When I grow up I want to be a Pilot!Mr. Bob Elllis, veteran of World War II and mechanic on FNJE between 1941-43.
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Our non-profit organization, Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society (FARS), was formed to be the operating wing of the Canso PBY-5A, C-FNJE.  FARS will coordinate the restorations of the Canso, raise funds to rebuild the aircraft, provide hangar space and, in the future, organize and provide demonstrations at airshows and community events to allow school children and the general public to share in a part of Canada's rich history.