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Remembering Norway House Era Flying Days on Rainy Lake
A former northern Manitoba bush pilot recalls the 1927 28 winter at Norway House and Cormorant Lake sub stations. He describes the FC2 aircraft in zero weather, unloading on the run, ice bound gear, and the Seldom Inn, flamethrower engine warmers, and radio setups. He recounts patrols, Cirrus Moth assembly, Mandy the pilot, and early gas drum logistics on Lake Winnipeg as part of a vivid reminiscence of dawn patrols, summer flights, and the era’s rugged aviation life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Horton
Manitoba
England
Canada
the Herald
Horton
The
Herald
Lake Winnipeg
Doug
Winnipeg Navigation
Playgreen Lake
Norway House
Winnipeg
Chesty Livingstone
Bill Gorham
Cormorant Lake
Jimmy Horner
Jack Ross
R.C. C.S
Charley Barley
Mandy
Limestone Point
Warrens Landing
Fort
H.B
R.C.C.5
Charley
Tom Lamb
Norway
Selkirk
Winnipeg Navigation Co
Hecla
Berens River
Pine Dock
Matheson Island
Vic Beach