Transportation License

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Accession Number2025.1.2

Alternative NameLicense, Pilot's

Description American and Canadian pilot's licenses of Robert Emmett (Bob) Cousins in black plastic cases.

Narrative/Stories Bob was born in Vancouver, BC. At a young age he joined the Canadian Army which brought him to Edmonton, AB where he met his true love, Edie. Together they moved to Whitehorse, YT in 1954 to raise their family. His legacy to the Yukon is the design and building of Cousins Airstrip in 1964, used by many as a flight training field today.