Charles Knotek: Fairchild Super 71 Seaplane

Artist: Charles Knotek
1933 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1982
Image Size: 15.75 by 13.5 inches
Overall Size: 23.5 by 20 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

One airplane which served well in Canada's rigorous flying conditions was the Fairchild Super 71, a high-wing single-engine monoplane first flown in 1929. Typical of the Canadian "bushplane" was the model 71, which had foldable wings and an interchangeable wheel, ski or float landing gear. It was used extensively throughout the vast stretches of the Canadian wilderness. Over the years, this aircraft penetrated deeper and deeper into the rugged Canadian continent, bringing with it fresh vegetables and fruit to even the remotest of locations. Thus, traders, hunters and trappers shared with doctors, "Mounties" and missionaries the benefits of this classic aircraft. Indeed, when the Super 71 appeared above, she was a welcome sight.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Canadian 30¢ Aircraft stamp pair issued October 5, 1982.

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