AIR SERVICE SECTION 

 1963-64 



Flying operations were carried out from 28 bases during the fire season. 

 Twelve of these bases provide year round flying service necessary in resources 

 management work. 



Total flying time for the year was 14,801 hours. Total passengers carried 

 39,287. Total loads carried 15,024,132 pounds. This was an increase of about 

 fifteen per cent above average due to the long burning season which extended into 

 November. 



Five helicopters were again leased from May 1st to September 30th to 

 provide transportation in fighting fires that occur in areas that are otherwise 

 inaccessible. 



Water dropping from tanks mounted on floats of both Beaver and Otter 

 aircraft again played an important part in fire control operations. 



The following tables provide further details on air operations: 



Table 



* Denotes year round bases 



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