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The continuing success and sturdiness of the Moths is manifest by the 

 splendid work they accompHsh year after year and the severe treatment to 

 which they are subjected. The fourteen machines in service this year contri- 

 buted 9,297.45 hours' flying without any engine or structural failure. Each 

 year we see them being used by the Forestry Branch officials in connection with 

 urgent duties in their respective districts. A number of Moths were used 

 considerably in connection with the suppression or transport programme. 



Organization — Flying Operations. 



During the operating season no drastic changes were made in the personnel, 

 other than a new position created, that of General Superintendent. One Senior 

 Pilot was promoted to the rank of District Superintendent to fill the vacancy 

 caused by the resignation of the former Western District Superintendent. 



Two new bases were organized, one at Port Arthur, the other at Lake St. 

 Joseph. The formation of the first mentioned was found necessary because of 

 the severe fire hazard which existed in the district. 



The Disposition of Aircraft in the Western District was as follows: 



Sioux Lookout Moth CF.OAA 



Hamilton CF.OAH 



Goose Island Moth CF.OAE 



H.S.2.L. G-CAOK 



Fort Frances Moth G-CAOU 



H.S.2.L. G-CAOJ 



Kenora : Moth CF.OAC 



Hamilton CF.OAI 



Orient Bay Moth G-CAOZ 



Port Arthur Hamilton CF.OAJ 



D.H. 61 G-CAPG 



Caribou Lake Moth G-CAOY 



Lake St. Joseph H.S.2.L. G-CAOQ 



Shebandowan Moth G-CAPA 



H.S.2.L. G-CAPE 



The Disposition of Aircraft in the Eastern District: 



Sault Ste. Marie Moth CF.OAG 



Sudbury Moths G-CAOW G-CAOX 



Biscotasing Moth CF.OAD 



Remi Lake Moth CF.OAF 



Oba Lake Moth G-CAPC 



Twin Lakes Moth G-CAPB 



H.S.2.LS. G-CAOA G-CAPF 



Photography Vedette CF.OAB 



Reconditioning. 



The reconditioning period, the period from November 1st, 1929 to May 

 1st, 1930, was administered as of previous season. All work in connection with 

 the reconditioning or overhaul of aircraft and aircraft engines was carried out 

 at the Provincial Air Service Plant at Sault Ste, Marie under the very strict 

 supervision of the Plant Superintendent who is directly responsible to the 

 Director. 



