DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-3 “OTTER”€

The Otter began production in 1951 as a larger complement to the Beaver. Like the Beaver, it has found favor with military as well as civilian operators who demand a great deal from their airplanes. By early 1966, a total of 460 Otters had been produced, many of which went to the U.S. Army under the U-IB designation. The R.C.A.F. uses Otters in Arctic search and rescue missions, paratroop drops, and aerial photographic duties. The United States has employed them in a wide range of areas from the Antarctic to Vietnam.