Canadair T33 Silver Star 133238 - Picton, ON (LEGACY) - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The Canadair T33 was first delivered to the RCAF in 1953 and saw service with the RCAF, RCN and CF until the last 2 were retired in 2005, a span of over 50 years.

One of the most reliable and ubiquitous jet aircraft ever built, the "T-bag" or "Tbird" saw everything from the dawn of the jet age to the dawn of the next generation of advanced aircraft. A total of 656 were built and delivered to the RCAF. Originally intended as a 2 seat trainer jet aircraft, the T33 quickly saw its role expanded to include everything from electronic warfare to drogue target towing for the Navy.

The aircraft on display was delivered to the RCAF in 1957 and last saw flight service with Aeronautical Engineering and Test Establishment (AETE) at CFB Cold Lake Alberta, before retirement and use as a ground training aid. There is also a 414 Sqn nose marking, which may indicate a "loan", but the decal colour is a composite grey, and may have been added at a later date. There are also crew names lettered on the side, but this is not a normal CF practice.

Records indicate that this aircraft may have been on display at Collingwood ON before being purchased by a local owner. For years, that owner maintained several aircraft on his property near Picton. However, all have now been removed. This aircraft is in a state of disassembly near the western end of the airfield by the Picton Flying Club.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair T33 Silver Star Mk3 Tail Number: (S/N): 133238 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Former RCAF Station near Picton, ON inside / outside: outside Other Information:: This aircraft was previously owned by a retired RCAF pilot. It is now available for viewing outside the Picton Flying Club on the former RCAF Station Picton. Access restrictions: Limit visits to daylight hours only. Enter via the main gate and proceed to the flight line. Turn right.

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Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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