Cessna 208 Caravan
@ Anchorage, AK
May 2023
I always welcome the opportunity to photograph the colorful aircraft of Rust’s Flying Service moored at Lake Hood. Lake Hood’s oldest and largest seaplane operator, Rust’s was founded in 1963 by retired Air Force Colonel and WWII vet Henry “Hank” Rust. The types of flights offered by Rust’s range from hunting and fishing to flightseeing tours. The Cessna 208 Caravan was added to the their fleet in 2007. With a relatively high cruising speed and large windows for scenic tours, it is their preferred aircraft for ...