Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Aircraft Sales Ltd.
Located at Vancouver South Terminal
Later Company Name changed to Western Air Motive Charter and Maintenance Co.
Company started by John Francis "Jack" McMahon ca 1952
In the 1950's Jack McMahon made trips to Wichita Kansas, where the Cessna factory was located. He sold Cessna until the late 1950's until he also became interested in the Mooney Aircraft, made in Kerrville Texas.
He sold Western Air Motive Charter in 1963
Info and pictures from Jack's son, Denis “Denny” J. McMahon
1956 This Company reported a total volume of 40 aircraft, worth $400,000.00
Main competitor was Pacific Wings Ltd. started by Ed and Rose Zalesky in 1953, who were the Piper Aircraft Agent in BC, their volume in 1956 was 30 sales for a total of $300,000.00. Pacific Wings Ltd, was changed to Staron Flight Ltd. by 1964
More McMahon info on Transwest Helicopter Page