AIR SERVICE SECTION 



The programme of modernizing the air fleet with new turbine-powered 

 aircraft was continued with the acquisition of four additional DeHavilland Turbo- 

 Beavers. A total of six Turbo-Beavers were in operation during the 1965-66 

 season. Seven standard Beavers, purchased from 1948 to 1950, were sold by 

 public tender. 



A new water bombing system was developed and installed in Otter CF-ODY. 

 Successful flight testing was completed at St. Petersburg, Florida, in February 1966. 

 All ten Department Otters will be equipped with this system and plans are under 

 way to develop a similar installation for the Turbo-Beaver and Twin Otter. This 

 water bombing development is known as the "Ontario Integral Float Water 

 Bombing System." 



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. 



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

 transportation in fighting fires in areas not accessible to conventional aircraft. 



Table 



OPERATING BASES 1965-66 



Base 



Type of Aircraft 



127 



