1993, and the N3N sits snugly in its open-sided hangar on the scow. Bill Thompson stands by the port float.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

With the N3N’s port float maintenance panel open, Thompson’s granddaughter gets in on the act. She has not actually flown in this unusual crew position, though.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

The N3N begins its takeoff run across Pender Harbour. Note the remarkably small amount of spray.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

1991, and restoration of the N3N is almost complete. The fuselage is hauled from the workshop for loading on to a truck en route to the scow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

The N3N assembled on its scow and on tow to Garden Bay.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

N3N 4402 flying over typical British Columbian terrain - “floatplane country”.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935

A view of the N3N from Bill Thompson’s clifftop house.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Canary - СШАUSA - 1935