Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society - FARS

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Canso PBY-5A C-FNJE started its life as RCAF11094 and had its first flight in 1943 as a patrol bomber during WWII. After the War, it was converted for civilian use, mostly as a water bomber to help fight forest fires first in Newfoundland and later in western Canada. In 2001,while fighting fires in the Inuvik, NWT area, it started taking on water while loading and sank in about 100 feet of water.

It was floated to the surface and pulled to the north east shore of Sitidgi Lake where the engines were removed and salvaged.

Father's Day Fly-In Breakfast - June 21, 2026, Everyone Welcome!
05/28/2026

Father's Day Fly-In Breakfast - June 21, 2026, Everyone Welcome!

C-FNJE has awaken for her 83rd year of gracing Canadian skies. After 6 months of hibernation through a very snowy winter...
05/04/2026

C-FNJE has awaken for her 83rd year of gracing Canadian skies. After 6 months of hibernation through a very snowy winter, Gregg, Don, Jim, Lillian, Frank, and Hunter made a start on the annual inspection this weekend. Both Pratt and Whitney R1830-92s were brought carefully back online with thorough inspections prior and post ground run.

11/11/2025

Today, we remember those who served with courage in the air and across all other fields of service. Their legacy and sacrifice inspire every flight we take.

Aujourd’hui, nous rendons hommage à ceux et celles qui ont servi avec courage dans les airs et dans tous les domaines du service. Leur héritage et leur sacrifice inspirent chacun de nos vols.
 

Here are a few more spectacular photos of Sturgeon Lake, the boat support team.
09/28/2025

Here are a few more spectacular photos of Sturgeon Lake, the boat support team.

09/27/2025

C-FNJE landing at Sturgeon Lake Sept 26 2025.

09/22/2025

Touch and go at Whitecourt Alta. last week in C-FNJE

09/11/2025

Canso landing Fairview !

Today’s flight crew is Gary, Oliver, and Gregg. Thank you for taking the time to fly NJE home!
09/09/2025

Today’s flight crew is Gary, Oliver, and Gregg. Thank you for taking the time to fly NJE home!

Welcome back folks.
09/09/2025

Welcome back folks.

FNJE has left Villeneuve airport stopping at Whitecourt, then home to Fairview. Keep your eyes to the sky
09/09/2025

FNJE has left Villeneuve airport stopping at Whitecourt, then home to Fairview. Keep your eyes to the sky

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