FAIRCHILD SUPER 71P - Between 1927 and 1930, the RCAF acquired some 59 Fairchild high-wing monoplane single-engined transport aircraft in a variety of models including the FC-2, FC-2L, FC-2W, Model 51/51A and 71/71B/71C. Although a few of these were built by Canadian-Vickers and by Fairchild Aircraft in Canada, most were imported from the US and all were designed by the American Fairchild company. The Super 71, on the other hand, was designed by Fairchild Aircraft in Canada to meet specific requirements for a 'bush' freighter in northern Canada. Despite the designation, it bore only a superficial resemblance to the Fairchild 71. The prototype Super 71 flew on October 31, 1934, powered by a 525 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp R-1340-T1D1, but no production ensued.
In 1936, two examples of a modified version, known as the Super 7IP, were built for the RCAF, powered by the 600 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp R-1340-S2H1-G and with the original parasol wing faired into the top of the fuselage. Flown both as landplanes and floatplanes, the Super 71Ps were intended for photo-survey and ambulance duties but achieved little success. One was destroyed early in 1938 and the other was taken out of RCAF service in April 1940.

Max speed, 142 mph (228 kmlh) at 10,000ft (3,050 m). Gross weight, 7,090 Ib (3,219 kg). Span, 58ft 0 in (17.67 m). Length, 36ft 2 in (11.02 m).