Dates

Event

1949

Constructed as a G-73.

13 April 1949

To R. M. Hollingshead Co, Camden NJ with new c/r NC2977.

23 February 1954

To Remmert-Werner/Beldex Corp, Saint Louis MO with new c/r N2977.

15 May 1954

To Freuhauf Trailer Corp, Detroit MI with new c/r N1208.

21 January 1963

To J. Fred Frakes/Safeway Airways, Anchorage AK keeping c/r N1208.

By 17 March 1964

To Northern Consolidated Airlines Inc, Anchorage, AK keeping c/r N1208.

5 June 1964

Certificate of airworthiness for N1208 (G-73, J-44) issued.

4 December 1964

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number ANC65I0030: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 15:53 hours. There was minor damage. Incident occurred at the Bethel Airport, Bethel, AK. The gear collapsed during the landing rollout.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

20 December 1965

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number ANC66A0024: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 12:15 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Bethel Airport, Bethel, AK. Stalled or mushed during the initial climb. The factors included; airframe icing, icing conditions indlucing sleet and freezing rain and improperly loaded aircraft with weight and/or center of gravity. The sky conditions were clear. The visibility was 5 or over (unlimited)...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

1 July 1973

To Wien Air Alaska, Anchorage AK keeping c/r N1208.

Photographer: Mark Stursy Collection

21 November 1978

To Chalks International Airline, Miami FL keeping c/r N1208.
Markings added: Pride of Bimini

Photographer: Andy OShea

2 January 1991

To Flying Boat Inc, Fort Lauderdale, FL keeping c/r N1208.

1 January 2005

Certificate of airworthiness for N1208 (G-73, J-44) issued.

23 March 2005

To Seaplane Adventures Llc, Greenwich, CT keeping c/r N1208.

29 April 2010

Civil registration, N1208, cancelled.