About This File
This is a paint of C-GOKR as it appeared back in the 70"s.in this painting I have upgraded the outlines, hardware, panels etc.as well as added items such as the engine oil cooler (belly), skid tube attach screws etc.for a more finished look.The instrument panel was also upgraded as well.
Okanagan Helicopters Started in 1947 with one, 2 seater helicopter, a Bell 47-B3, CF-FZX, and 3 employees.
Carl Agar, ex RCAF flight instructor, Alfred “Alf” Stringer, a 25 year old airplane mechanic, ex RCAF, and Arnold “Barney” Bent, ex RCAF flight Instructor, started the Company as a Crop Dusting Operation in Penticton.
By Dec 1958 they had 54 helicopters.
By the 70's they became one of the worlds largest Companies and operated aound the globe.
I was fortunate enough to be employed by them as an Engineer for many years.