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The Labrador, a twin-engine helicopter,
began service in 1962. It first was first used as an Army transport
helicopter and in 1975 became the work-horse of Canada's Search
and Rescue (SAR) efforts. It had a watertight hull for marine landings,
a rescue hoist, 1,110 kilometer flying range, 5,000 kilogram cargo
hook, emergency medical equipment and an 18 person passenger capacity.
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Z65-10499-8. Date Shot: 4/14/1965.
Canadian Army CH-113A Voyageur
helicopter slinging a 105mm Howitzer cannon. Canadian Forces Photo.
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DNS-35812. Date Shot: 7/12/1965.
View of 2 CH-113A Voyageur
helicopters on the Flight Deck of HMCS Bonaventure tied up in CFB
Halifax’s Dockyard. Canadian Forces Photo.
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PCN67-46. (IMG0093) Date Shot: 2/21/1967.
CH-113 Labrador helicopter
lands on Mt. Churchill, British Columbia. Canadian Forces Photo.
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PCN67-843. (IMG0090) Date Shot: 7/15/1967.
Ch-113 Labrador helicopter
in flight. Canadian Forces Photo.
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PCN67-842. (IMG0089) Date Shot: 7/15/1967.
CH-113 Labrador helicopter
in flight. Canadian Forces Photo.
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REC68-726. (IMG0081) Date Shot: 5/15/1968.
CH-113 helicopter
lands on the water near Trenton Ontario. Canadian Forces Photo.
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REC68-1123. Date Shot: 6/14/1968. 2
CH-113A Voyageur helicopters
in Canadian Army colours. Canadian Forces Photo.
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PCN74-841. (IMG0091) Date Shot: 4/1/1974.
CH-113 Labrador helicopter
lands at the North Pole. Canadian Forces Photo.
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TNC76-1270-2. Date Shot: 15/10/1976.
View of a CH-113A Voyageur
helicopter carrying out cargo slinging training. Canadian Forces
Photo.
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