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2 x Pratt & Whitney R 1830-92 Radials Horsepower: 1050 (each engine) Maximum speed: 237 mph (379 km/h) Maximum weight: 28,000 lbs. (12,600 kg) Range: 1110 miles (1776 km) Maximum passengers: 28 Span: 95' (28.5 m) Length: 64' 5" (19.3 m) Height: 16' 11" (5 m) This DC-3 was manufactured on February 24th, 1940 for American Airlines as "Flagship Texas". Since that date she also served in the USAF, under the colours of Trans Alaska Airlines, Queen Charlotte Airlines, Pacific Western Airlines, Great Northern Airways and Trans Provincial Airlines. In 1972 her "flying career" ended when Trans Provincial utilized her as a "spare" parts ship for other DC-3's in their fleet. After removal of all serviceable parts, CF-PWH was pushed into the bush adjacent to the Terrace, B.C. airport and abandoned as "derelict". Thankfully, a founding member of the "Friends of the DC-3 - Canada" recognized her long contribution to the people of British Columbia and through last minute negotiations with the scrap man, was able to purchase her remains for future restoration. In 1987, CF-PWH was moved from Terrace to the then Transportation Museum in Cloverdale. Upon the closure of this facility, the Township of Langley invited the Friends of the DC-3, North America to relocate at the Langley Municipal Airport. This Douglas DC-3 in fact, was the first DC-3 to be owned and operated by a "home grown" B.C. airline, -- Queen Charlotte Airlines. She became Pacific Western Airlines first DC-3 and as such was assigned the fleet number of 301. Today, CF-PWH is the oldest surviving DC-3 in Canada. Weekly, CF-PWH is visited by a multitude of school children tours, residents of the Langley area and ever so gratifying and rewarding to all of our volunteer restoration team. Photo: Museum archive | |
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