McDonnell CF101 Voodoo 101037 - Slemon Park - Summerside, PEI
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Canadian Forces CF101 Voodoo 101037 located at Slemon Park, the former Canadian Forces Base Summerside, PEI.
Waymark Code: WMPE0N
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 08/15/2015
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first date: 2 December 1970 - Taken on strength
Ex USAF s/n 57-366, F-101B-95-MC. With No. 416 All Weather Fighter Squadron, CFB Bagotville, PQ and later at CFB Chatham, NB. Flew in squadron demonstration team, the Bobcats. Suffered fuel tank explosion and fire during maintenance on 23 June 1975, quickly contained by ground crew and aircraft repaired. Became Instructional Airframe 833 B on 25 September 1984, and Struck off Strength 21 June, 1990. On display at Slemon Park, Summerside, PEI by 1998.
Of note is the Voodoo's paint scheme. The gray is darker than that used during its operational days.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): McDonnell F101B Voodoo
Tail Number: (S/N): 101037
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Slemon Park Summerside, PEI
inside / outside: inside
Access restrictions:
Available for viewing 24/7. Visitors should note this is considered hallowed ground and should conduct themselves accordingly.
Other Information:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.