Helicopters: The British Columbia Story

Helicopter flying changed aviation around the world forever. Early developments spearheaded by courageous pilots and engineers in the rugged terrain of British Columbia were instrumental in the development of helicopter technology internationally. The early, fragile-looking machines made vast areas of the province readily accessible for the first time. Soon they were being used in surveying, mining, forestry, agriculture, fire-fighting, search and rescue, and as air ambulances. Many first-hand experiences and interviews bring this exciting and dramatic story to life. Extensively illustrated with vintage photographs.