Last week, I took a field trip to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center. Yep, three-hour drive and I’m in Canada. Short trip, eh?
Why did I go? Well, the next Poppy McVie novel, Operation Grizzly Camp, will include a ride (or two) in a de Havilland Beaver. I was hoping to sit in the cockpit of one and get inspired. Visitors can board many of the aircraft at the center, but unfortunately, the Beaver isn’t one of them. They are very proud to have serial number 2 and she is a beauty.
I did enjoy the history of bush planes, particularly their role in Canada and fighting forest fires. If you are ever in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, stop in. You won’t be disappointed.
I have had the pleasure of riding in a de Havilland Beaver, but of course, that was many years ago and I wasn’t paying attention to the degree that I could remember details now. But I found some other ways (wringing my hands deviously) So stay tuned. Meanwhile, check it out.
