CF-CPS Noorduyn
Norseman VI
(c/n 439)
Like its sister ship CF-CPR, CF-CPS was
delivered brand new to Canadian Pacific in April
1944. It was originally
destined for the USAAF as 43-35365 but somehow CPAL's bush needs
were deemed important enough for
three Norseman (CF-CPP, -CPR and -CPS) to be diverted
from the production line for
civilian use. Canadian Pacific operated it until 1948 when it was
sold
to Ontario Central Airlines. CF-CPS crashed at Kirkness Lake,
Ontario on 23 December 1950
during a snow storm. It was transporting freight and gifts
to a HBC post north of Red Lake and
the lone passenger was a Native Canadian returning home from a stay in
hospital.