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Ford Tri-motor 4-AT-10, C-1077, Registration G-CARC


Air Mail in the Yukon and northern British Columbia: First Flight Covers

Operated by United Air Transport as CF-BEP, this Ford Tri-motor flew the first air mail from Edmonton to Whitehorse on July 5, 1937, and then back to Edmonton 3 days later. For a very detailed history of this aircraft, which is currently being restored, see fordtri-motor.com.

This photo (location unknown) is in the collection of the Provincial Archives of Alberta - Charles Eymundson fonds, PR2012.0927/164.
Ford Tri-motor 4-AT-10, C-1077, Registration G-CARC



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