Sporty’s 30-year tradition of offering crystal Christmas ornament continues this year, with the 2014 ornament featuring a Beaver on floats.
Manufactured by de Havilland of Canada as a STOL utility aircraft, the Beaver had its first flight in 1947 and its first delivery the following year. Named after the hard-working beaver, this bush plane was designed to transport both cargo and passengers and to operate on either wheels, floats or skis. Although the Beaver ceased production in 1967, hundreds remain in service in rugged and remote regions.
This custom-etched ornament includes a red ribbon for hanging and is boxed for gift giving. Sporty’s 2014 Crystal Christmas Ornament [9833-14A] is available for $24.95 and may be purchased at Sportys.com or by calling 800-SPORTYS.
Thank you so much for the Beaver being your pick this year. My brother was killed in August 2013 flying a Beaver, an aircraft he had flown many times with over 25000 accident free flying hours. It was a very painful time for those left behind and now that a full year has past, I wanted to find an ornament that would always be precious. I searched for a crystal beaver aircraft and there you were…. It was a wonderful finding. I would like to order 6 and hope they can be here before Christmas. I will look forward to your email acknowledgement so I may follow up with delivery information and payment. Thank you so much…. I do believe your choice happened for a reason !!