Originally Posted by
Pilot DAR
That makes sense. DHC Test Pilot Russ Bannock was the first to fly the Beaver in 1947. Russ was also a pathfinder Mosquito pilot, I imagine it's a small fraternity! Russ was good enough to take me flying once in his Beaver.
I was fortunate to have met Russ about 5 years ago. Took him in the B787 sim and he was kind enough to sign my copy of “Terror In The Starboard Seat”. What a gentleman he was.