Canadair CT-133 Silver Star, a.k.a.: 'T-Bird'
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N 43° 01.651 W 081° 08.944
17T E 487855 N 4763881
This Canadair CT-133, also known as the 'Silver Star' and/or the 'T-Bird' is on display near the passenger terminal at London International Airport, London, Ontario, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMNE9E
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/26/2015
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The Canadair CT-133, also known as the 'Silver Star' or the 'T-Bird' went into production at Canadair in 1951 for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The aircraft was designated as the CL-30 for production purposes by Canadair.
The large wing tanks made the aircraft very distinctive. The CT-133 entered service with the Royal Canadian Aircraft as a trainer aircraft aand became known as the 'Silver Star'.
The aircraft ceased being used as a trainer with the R.C.A.F. in 1976.
This aircraft had a service ceiling (maximum allowed altitude) of 43,000 feet. It had a top speed of 570 miles per hour.
The Jet Aircraft Museum of Canada is located on the grounds of the airport and operates on a very limited schedule. Its intention is to obtain aircraft which have been flown by the R.C.A.F./Canadian Air Force and maintain the aircraft in condition such that they may be flown. It is my understanding that the museum has purchased six Canadian CT-133 aircraft.
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