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Ginger Coote Airways

Ginger Coote Airways (GCA) is a defunct passenger and charter airline that was based in Vancouver, British Columbia and often used Wells Harbour at Lulu Island as a base, 1938-1942. GCA was owned and operated by Canadian aviator Russell L. "Ginger" Coote (June 21, 1898 - January 10, 1970), who learned to fly as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps Canada during World War I. Post-war, Coote became part-owner of Bridge River & Cariboo Airways and eventually became the airline's president.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Front cover of Ginger Coote Airways timetable
Photo: Jlparch, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Ginger Coote Airways (GCA) is a defunct passenger and charter airline that was based in Vancouver, British Columbia and often used Wells Harbour at Lulu Island as a base, 1938-1942. GCA was owned and operated by Canadian aviator Russell L. "Ginger" Coote (June 21, 1898 - January 10, 1970), who learned to fly as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps Canada during World War I. Post-war, Coote became part-owner of Bridge River & Cariboo Airways and eventually became the airline's president.2

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