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The Norseman was developed for travel in remote northern areas where aircraft might need to use water, land or snow. The Smithsonian describes wheel, ski and float configurations and records wartime use of the Norseman IV as a U.S. Army utility transport.
Noorduyn Norseman
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The Norseman was developed for travel in remote northern areas where aircraft might need to use water, land or snow. The Smithsonian describes wheel, ski and float configurations and records wartime use of the Norseman IV as a U.S. Army utility transport.
Noorduyn Norseman
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Smithsonian YC-64/Norseman IV collection page includes earlier family development.
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