Designed by Robert B. Noorduyn, the prototype Norseman 1 made its first flight in 1935 powered by a 420hp(313kW) Wright. This was followed by the Norseman 11 (3 built) which had minor changes and the Norseman 111 (2 built) which was powered by a 450hp(336kW) Pratt & Whitney. The Norseman 1V (13 built) was a pre- war version for the USAAF powered by the 550hp P & W. The Norseman V1 (749 built) was a wartime version for the USAAF and the RCAF. These aircraft had been built by Noorduyn Aviation Ltd. which had been founded in Montreal in 1935. After the war, Noorduyn Norseman Aircraft continued production of the Norseman V until 1959. CCF (Canadian Car & Foundry) built one example of the Norseman V11 with a longer cabin. In American military service the Norseman was designated UC-64. A small number remain airworthy in Canada and the United States, some still in commercial use.

                                   CF-JIN                   c/n 55                        Canada  Photo: Trevor McTavish

10 seat light transport first flown in 1945

Engine: 550hp(410kW) P&W R1340-AN-1 Wasp                                                                            Length: 32’0"(9.75m)                                                                                          Height: 10’3"(3.12m)Wingspan: 51’6"(15.7m)                                                                                                  No.built: 53 Range: 1150miles(1851km)                                                            Cruising speed: 140mph(225kmh) Empty weight: 4680lb(2123kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 7400lb(3357kg)