Vancouver Island Helicopters has had 205B ser#30188 (C-GVIE), since 1999 and yes I believe it came from Japan. It works well and is a popular machine with the customers.
Mark C-GVIE Serial No 30188
Common Name Bell Model 205B
Base Of Op. - Country CANADA
Base Of Op. - Province British Columbia
Base Of Op. - Location Sidney
File Location Vancouver Basis for Eligibility for Registration Type Certificate - H104
Type of Registration Commercial
Category Helicopter Weight (Kgs) 4763
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Company Division Of Textron Inc
Year of Manufacture 1975 Year Imported 1999
Country of Manufacture U.S.A.
Owner Registration
Owner Registered Since 1999-07-08 Last Certificate of Registration Issued 2003-05-23
Engine Turbo Shaft Number of Engines 1
Owner Information
Name ( 1 of 1 ) Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd Mail Recipient Yes
Address 1962 Canso Rd
City North Saanich Province British Columbia
Postal Code V8L 5V5 Region Pacific