McDonnell CF101 Voodoo 101011 - CFB Borden, ON
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Canadian Forces CF101 Voodoo 101011 - Canadian Forces Base Borden, ON
Waymark Code: WMP7YB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/16/2015
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McDonnell CF101 011 began service as USAF 57-289. It was acquired by the CF in 1970 as part of the Voodoo modernization program. It served with 425 Sqn, Bagotville, and then 409 Sqn Comox until being retired in 1983. It was then ferried to CFB Trenton Detachment Mountain View, ON and placed in storage.
In 1994 it was transferred to CFB Borden for preservation and display.
The Marker Reads:
CF101 Voodoo
The Voodoo, built by McDonnell Douglas Corp.,
first flew on 29 September, 1954. It entered
service with the RCAF in 1961 when sixty-six
CF101's were acquired. The Voodoo saw service
with 409 AW (F) Hawk Sqn,. in Comox, B.C., 410
AW (OT) Cougar Sqn and 425 AW (F) Alouette Sqn
in Bagotville, QC and 416 AW (F) Sqn in Chatham,
NB.
The Voodoo is a supersonic all-weather fighter-
interceptor. It is powered by two Pratt and Whitney
J-57 gas turbine engines with afterburners.
Maximum Speed 1,200 mph
Cruise Speed 595 mph
Ceiling 58,000 ft
Maximum Range 2,000 mi
maximum T/O weight 52,000 lbs
Armament 2X AIR-2A
2X AIM-4D
the CF101 Voodoo was replaced by the CF188
Hornet in late 1984.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): McDonnell CF101B Voodoo
Tail Number: (S/N): 101011
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): CFB Borden, ON
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
In standard CF markings, no Sqn affiliation visible.
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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