The 鈥渃eremonial landing and celebratory arrival鈥 of the plane, dubbed 鈥楳iss El鈥, will be held at the Hotel Eldorado between 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.听
鈥淭his iconic Canadian aircraft embodies a rich history of innovation, resilience, and community release,鈥 states a release.听
Kelowna-based Argus Properties Ltd. contributed toward restoration of the plane, conducted over the last several months at the KF Aerospace Centre.听
鈥淩estoring 鈥楳iss El鈥 is not just about bringing an aircraft back to life - it is about celebrating a legacy that continues to inspire generations,鈥 said Ted Callaghan, president and CEO of Argus Properties Ltd.听
First manufactured in 1947, the de Havilland Beaver, with its sturdy design and short take-off and landing capabilities, has been used primarily as a bush plane, for both cargo and passenger purposes.听
More than 1,600 of the planes were made before production at the original assembly line ceased in 1967, and many of the aicrafter are still in service worldwide.听
In 1987, it was named one of the Top 10 Canadian engineering achievements of the 20th Century by the Canadian Engineering Centennial Board.听
People will be able to take sightseeing tours about 鈥楳iss El鈥. The Hotel Eldorado will mark its 100th anniversary next year.听