Based On The Bristol Britannia: The Story Of The Canadair CL-44

The Canadair CL-44 was a commercial airliner, cargo aircraft, and military transport plane built between 1959 and 1965. It was based on the popular Bristol Britannia, although only 39 CL-44s were ever produced, making it quite a rare sight in the skies during that time. How did the CL-44 come about, and what were some of the key milestones in its short service life?