Canadair T33 Silver Star 21100 - CFB Borden, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 16.353 W 079° 53.892
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Red Knight T33 on display at Canadian Forces Base Borden, ON.
Waymark Code: WMP71R
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/12/2015
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Canadian-built version of the Lockheed T33. 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 is in the livery of RCAF Training Commands's "Red Knight" solo acrobatic aircraft during the period 1958-1967, when the RCAF Golden Centennaires, the precursors to todays Snowbirds, were formed. This particular aircraft was used as a training aid at the nearby Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE).
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair CT133 Silver Star
Tail Number: (S/N): 21100
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Air Command Academy, CFB Borden
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
This aircraft was never renumbered following Canadian Forces Integration in 1968.
Access restrictions:
Aircraft is available for viewing 24/7 however visitors must keep in mind that this is an active military facility and that troops and security requirements always have priority.
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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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