Goings on with the SkAHS

Photos & Story by Colin Kunkel

SkAHS Member

Greetings from the Saskatchewan Aviation Historical Society.  With summer coming to a close, things are starting to pick up, with regards to the Society.

First up, our DC-3 has been moved to the airport, courtesy of Northern Resource Trucking.  The DC-3 was trucked to the site of the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum & Learning Center, where the landing gear was lowered, and the aircraft once again, sat on its own wheels.  The fuselage is being stored at the SIIT/SIAST Learning Centre, on Koyl Avenue, until such time that the wings can be attached, and restoration started.  No current timeframe on this, but we'll keep everyone updated.  Until then, if you're at the airport, you can drive by and see the aircraft, as it's parked outside.

One other aircraft in our collection has been moved indoors and restoration work has started on it.  The Canadair CT-133 Silver Star (tail 133526) is having some early work being done, in the way of prepping the fuselage to accept a new set of wings.  Currently, the forward fuselage is being worked on, sitting on its nose gear, while being suspended from a ceiling winch.  Once the wings are attached, the aircraft will be able to sit on its own landing gear.  From there, the rear fuselage will most likely be added, then plans made as to how to proceed with the restoration.