Hollinger Ungava Transport
Hollinger Ungava Transport (HUT) was established in 1948 as a private airline to supply air transport services to Iron Ore Company of Canada during construction of the 573-kilometer Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway from the port of Sept-Îsles, Québec to Schefferville, Québec. HUT operated mainly for five years, the first two years in support of exploration for iron ore and hauling fuel, all food, supplies and equipment to support 7,000 workers building the railroad grade. Tracks were completed in 1954. In that time HUT made its mark as a unique aviation operation in serving the purpose for which it was established. Using primarily a fleet of 10 workhorse Douglas DC-3 aircraft and employing 80 pilots and over 100 mechanics, radio operators, technicians and support staff, Hollinger Ungava Transport flew up to 70 flights a day at its peak.
2011 Induction Video - Hollinger Ungava Transport
In the video, an excerpt from "Iron Ore by '54" by The Slaters is used with permission.
