The Immortal Beaver The World's Greatest Bush Plane

Developed soon after World War II, the de Havilland Beaver has become one of the most successful and long-lived designs in aviation history. The Beaver was conceived as a “half-ton flying pickup truck" capable of setting down on land, water, and snow. Since its conception the Beaver has been adopted worldwide, becoming the floatplane of choice for island-hopping along the Pacific Northwest, flying into the Arctic, transporting missionaries and doctors into remote spots in Africa, and serving as a support aircraft in Antarctic expeditions. The Beaver also became “the generals' Jeep" during the Korean War — and the generals' favorite transport to fishing spots in peacetime.

ISBN:	9781550547245
Publisher:	Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
Imprint:	Douglas & McIntyre
Published date:	06 Oct 2005
Language:	English
Number of pages:	192
Weight:	435g
Height:	214mm
Width:	223mm
Spine width:	12mm

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