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CT-142 Bombardier Dash 8 "Gonzo"

Navigators from around the world come to Canada to train on the CT-142 Dash-8. At the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School (CFANS), this twin turboprop aircraft is used to teach students aerial navigation and tactics.

Designed and produced in Canada, the CT-142 is a conversion of the popular Dash-8 airliner. It was adapted for navigation training by manufacturer Bombardier Inc. in the late 1980s.

CT-156 Harvard II

Canada's student pilots prove their mettle in the CT-156 Harvard II. This agile turboprop trainer is the aircraft of choice for the early stages of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program.

Boasting an impressive thrust-to-weight ratio, the CT-156 has an initial climb rate of about 1 km per minute. It can handle sustained 2G turns at an altitude of 7500 metres. The Harvard II's fully pressurized cockpit features an Electronic Flight Instrumentation System (EFIS) and a Global Positioning System (GPS).

 CT-155 Hawk

The CT-155 Hawk was selected for the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program because of its similarities to frontline fighter aircraft. Student pilots graduate from the CT-156 Harvard II to this highly advanced jet trainer. Its Rolls-Royce turbofan engine generates more than 6000 lbs of thrust and powers the jet to supersonic speeds.

 CH-146 Griffon 

No matter where their duties take them, the men and women of the Canadian Forces know they can rely on the CH-146 Griffon helicopter to get them there and back safely. From rescuing civilians in the high Arctic to airlifting supplies in Kosovo, Canada's Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH) has served faithfully.

C-90A Beechcraft King Air

The King Air is used as a multi-engine training aircraft. Basically the same as the civilian version, the King Air has been in continuous production since 1964 and has outsold all turboprop competitors.

CC-144 Bombardier Challenger

The CC-144 Challenger, DND's twin-engine, long-range executive jet, offers rapid air transportation to Canadian and international VIPs. With a range of up to 5930 km and a maximum speed of Mach 0.83, the Challenger can quickly deliver passengers almost anywhere in the world.

Jet Aircraft Museum

In addition to the T-33 "Mako Shark" that will be flying each day, the Jet Aircraft Museum based in London Ontario will be putting on a large display celebrating the heritage of jet aircraft in the RCAF.

Identical to the Mako Shark, except for the markings, airframe 346 just received flying certification to become the 2nd T-33 being flown by JAM.  Restoration continues with other T-33s with an eye to flying a formation of Silver Stars.

However, JAM isn't just about the T-bird. There is interest in obtaining and flying other Canadian built, RCAF and Canadian pilot flown jet aircraft,. To that end, Rick and Derek Hammond have purchased and are currently restoring to flying condition a de Havilland Vampire T.55. This twin-tail, single engine, side-by-side seating little jet airplane is a beautiful example of early jet design and production.  Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see a Vampire first hand.

Kids of all ages will be able to experience how it feels to "strap on a jet airplane" and have their photos taken in the nose section of an actual T-33.

 T-28C Trojan

The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan is a piston-engined military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy beginning in the 1950s. Besides its use as a trainer, the T-28 was successfully employed as a Counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft, primarily during the Vietnam War.

This beautifully maintained example comes to us courtesy of local pilot Alf Beam.

C47 Dakota from 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum in Geneseo New York

The C-47 Dakota was the cargo aircraft which was the workhorse of the Army Air Corps during World War II. It was also affectionately known as the "Gooney Bird." It served in all theaters of the war and served in civilian capacity to help establish the U.S. airlines.

W7 is truly a WWII veteran. This aircraft originally served with the 12th Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater in 1943 and the 9th Air Force in England 1944-1945 as part of the 316th Troop Carrier Group.

GLOBAL TV ROBINSON HELICOPTER

The Global News chopper is a Robinson R44 helicopter, modified to be a mini television studio in the air. Based out of Buttonville Airport, and complete with four onboard cameras, the aircraft is often seen flying over breaking news in the Greater Toronto Area. Many television news stories can be told better with the use of aerial footage.  In addition to Global newscasts, several Toronto radio stations also receive airborne traffic information from an in-flight reporter during the morning and afternoon rush hours.

Lockheed 10A Electra

On September 1, 1937, Trans Canada Airlines (the forerunner of Air Canada) operated its first scheduled passenger flight - a fifty minute trip from Vancouver to Seattle.

The route had been acquired from Canadian Airways Ltd. along with two ten seat Lockheed 10A "Electra" aircraft. Shortly after, TCA bought three other LI0As, all brand new, direct from Lockheed's plant, at a purchase price of $73,000 each. They were dubbed the "three sisters" and bore the registration letters of CF-TCA, CF-TCB and CF-TCC.

After flying for a couple of years for TCA, CF-TCC was sold in 1939 to the Canadian Government, who turned it over to the RCAF as part of the war effort. Then it was sold again, and went from owner to owner during some forty years. One day in 1975, a retired Air Canada employee recognized it at a Texas Air Show when he saw the faded shadow of the registration letters, CF-TCC, through the paint work.