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Eastern Provincial Airways (EPA)
- A Gander Success Story

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Commentaries are voiced by Royal Cooper, retired EPA pilot, along with Janice Newhook, former EPA Stewardess, and Brian Williams, North Atlantic Aviation Museum Manager.

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Captain Keith R. Lacey's EPA Lapel Pin
2000

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EPA had its beginnings in 1949, with bush flying as a mainstay for the first few years. Soon, a very early form of MediVac service began, along with cargo carrying capabilities.

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Preparing for a 'mercy flight'
1955

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Pilot Royal Cooper delivering mail at Cartwright, January 1955.
January, 1955
Cartwright

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Image of a patient being unloaded at Gander
1955
Gander, Newfoundland

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A 'mercy flight' arrives in Eddie's Cove west
1955
Eddie's Cove West

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EPA's First Norseman
1949

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Badly damaged Bush Plane
January, 1955

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This is an Anson Aircraft having gone through the ice.
1955
Winsor Lake

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More modern aircraft appeared during the 1950s, such as the passenger-converted Canso PBY-5A, the Douglas DC-3, and the thoroughly modern Dart Herald. All were well suited to the short hops between Newfoundland and Labrador communities. Later, the Boeing 737 proved popular, and enable comfortable flights to Labrador and other Atlantic Canada destinations.

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An Eastern Provincial Airways Aircraft
1970

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EPA Aircraft ''The Dart Herald''
2000