Photo: Norseman Bush Plane Red Lake Ontario Canada
As the Norseman bush plane capital of the world, it is not surprising to see one put on a pedestal in the small town of Red Lake in Northern Ontario, Canada.
A single engine, work-horse bush plane with a history that dates back to the 1930's, the Norseman was designed by Robert B C Noorduyn and produced between 1935 and 1959.
Unlike many other bush planes, the Norseman started out in life being fitted with floats rather than fixed landing gear, with the end result that it can be fitted with three types of landing gear - namely: floats, wheels and skis.
Of the 904 Norseman built, it is understood that only 18 are still in operation around the world with around 4 stationed at Red Lake in Northern Ontario, Canada.
The Norseman is a bush plane suitable for carrying cargo and passengers, and has been attributed to the success and development of the town of Red Lake where it is still in use today. The town of Red Lake has hosted the annual Norseman festival in July since ... continue below the picture...
Norseman Bush Plane Red Lake Ontario Canada
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Norseman Bush Plane Red Lake Ontario Canada
... the 1970's
Norseman aircraft on a pedestal in the Norseman Heritage Centre Park with an active Norseman, Chimo Air Service, taxiing in to the town of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, aperture of f/4.5, exposure time of 1/500 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 70mm.
As the Norseman bush plane capital of the world, it is not surprising to see one put on a pedestal in the small town of Red Lake in Northern Ontario, Canada.
