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 Avro CF-100 Mark IIID Serial Number 18152 - Nanton Lancaster Air Museum - Nanton, Alberta Posted by:  wildwoodke
N 50° 21.018 W 113° 46.560
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This CF-100 Mark IIID is on display at the Nanton Lancaster Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMEV91
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
Views: 8
Text from the plaque:
"Avro Canada CF-100 "Canuck"
Mark IIID Serial # 18152
- Manufactured at Malton, Ontario; 1954
- Served with #3 Op. Training Unit, 428 Sqd,
432 Sqd, and the Electronic Warfare Unit
- Stationed at CFB Suffield (1968-1994)
General characteristics of the aircraft
- Crew: 2, Pilot and Navigator
- Length: 16.5 m (54 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 17.4 m (57 ft 2 in)
- Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 6 in)
- Empty weight: 10,500 kg (23,100 lb)
- Loaded weight: 15,170 kg (33,450 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Avro Canada Orenda 11 turbojets, 32.5 kN (7,300 lbf) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 888 km/h (552 mph)
- Range:3,200km (2,000mi)
- Service ceiling: 13,700 m (45,000 ft)
Armament
- 2 wingtip pods of 29 x 70-mm (2.75 in) "Mighty Mouse" fin-folding aerial rockets
The Avro CF-100 "Canuck" is listed on the following website: http://www.avroland.ca/al-s-cf-100_listings.html
The CF-100 was in service for over 30 years in Canada. It was a twin engine interceptor and was one of the greatest Canadian success. It was a jet that was the first fighter jet produced entirely in Canada from design stage up to the completed product. It was an all weather interceptor designed for Canada's climate.
It was the first straight winged combat aircraft to achieve Mach 1.
This jet is found among several memorials, aircraft, a wall or remembrance and a museum dedicated to the service men and women who served in the Second World War in southern Alberta. The Nanton Air Museum has its roots in the preservation of Avro 683 Lancaster FM159.
Nanton was the heart of the air training that took place for the British Commonwealth Air Training program during the war. Nearby service flying schools to train fighter and multi-engine pilots included Vulcan, Claresholm, Fort Macleod, Medicine Hat and Calgary.
The museum houses numerous artifacts and a full day can be spent looking at the displays. Outside the building is flanked by two aircraft on pedestals. The are additional monuments including a wall that lists the service men and women of Bomber Command that lost their lives in the war.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Avro CF-100
Tail Number: (S/N): 18152
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Nanton Lancaster Air Museum
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
This jet sits on a pedestal at the south end of the parking lot for the museum.
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.
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