Canadair T33 Silver Star 133190 - CFB Trenton, ON - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

One more example of this old jet war horse.

133190 was built in 1954 by Canadair under licence from Lockheed.

It entered service as RCAF c/n 21190. and served with 414 Sqn at RCAF Station Comox. After 414 Sqn was re-equipped with Canadair CF100 all-weather interceptors, the T33 was transferred to several more units, before eventual renumbering to 133190 upon CF integration, in 1970.

This aircraft spent its last operational years at CFB Cold Lake, AB as part of Aerospace Evaluation and Test Establishment (AETE) before being ferried to the Aerospace Maintenance and Development Unit (AMDU) at CFB Trenton in 1995. A history of this, and most other T33 may be found here: (visit link)

The aircraft was used for non-destructive testing (NDT) as well as other maintenance and repair roles before repainting in the AMDU colours and permanent display. The aircraft carries the name "ATESS" which is the Aerospace and Telecommunications and Engineering Support Squadron, the modern name for AMDU.

It carries the names of all past Squadron Commanding Officers and Chief Warrant Officers on the rear panels. The current Commander and Chief are listed under the pilot's canopy, a standard aircrew practice.

The aircraft is available for view at anytime from the road. During normal working hours one can walk inside the fence for close-up photos, etc.

Access is from RCAF Road off Highway 2, past the Air force Museum of Canada, and just to the north of the access road to the base.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair CT133 Silver Star Tail Number: (S/N): 133190 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): CFB Trenton North Side Aircraft Maintenance inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Aircraft is painted in blue and gold, the squadron colours of ATESS. Access restrictions: Visits are allowed, however keep in mind this is an active Canadian Armed Forces installation and those entering are subject to all rules and regulations. As well, access may be restricted during periods of heightened security and during quiet hours.

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)

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