#015 – Restoring the Fokker Super Universal CF-AAM aircraft to her halcyon days.
In today’s podcast with Donna Clayson, we learn about a research project she complied discussing the dedicated team of pilots, engineers, historians and many others behind the scenes who worked diligently for 18 years restoring one of the first aircraft to serve in the Yukon. The rebirth of the Fokker Super Universal CF-AAM became a labour of love to the dedicated restoration crew who then had the pleasure of flying her to numerous airshows throughout Canada and the United States.
CF-AAM is now on display at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg Manitoba where she receives the admiration of all who come to visit her. She’s a true Yukon “gold nugget” from the early years of aviation in the territory, as well as a testament to the grit, determination, passion and skill needed by the men and women who took it upon themselves to preserve and honour one of Canada’s most iconic Yukon bush planes.
To listen to the full M.A.Y.L. podcast show series, please click on MyAmazingYukonLife.com where you’ll find each weekly podcast link along with show notes and pictures related to each of the episodes. You can also download each episode from Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts from. While you’re there, hit the subscribe button and leave me a comment on what you’d like to hear next on the show.
I encourage you to become a member of the My Amazing Yukon Life Facebook Group where our stories can come together as we build upon the collective memories of one another, recording and preserving personal stories of the Yukon's rich history and colourful life adventures.
I hope you enjoy this podcast and I thank you for joining me as a "M.A.Y.L. carrier”, as we proudly deliver our amazing Yukon life stories to the outside world.
Cheers
“Trapper Dan your Renaissance Man”
Daniel Halen