Ecuador 1973
International Operation Name: N/A
International Operation Dates: N/A
Mandating Organization: Government of Canada
Region Name: South America
Location: Ecuador
Canadian Operation Name: (Ecuador 1973)
Canadian Operation Dates: 1973/04/01 – 1973/04/30
Mission Mandate:
To assist de Havilland Canada in selling aircraft to the Government of Ecuador.
Mission Notes:
In April 1973, the Government of Canada authorized the Canadian Forces to assist de Havilland Canada in the company’s efforts to sell DHC-5 Buffalo aircraft to Ecuador. A CC-115 Buffalo aircraft and technicians from CFB Trenton deployed to that country to demonstrate the aircraft’s capabilities. The trip was successful as Ecuador bought three aircraft.
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