Canadair CT-133 - Gimli MB
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PeterNoG
N 50° 37.874 W 096° 59.131
14U E 642467 N 5610754
This T-33 Silver Star was presented to the Town of Gimli by the officers and men of Canadian Forces Base Gimli.
Waymark Code: WM9DKV
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/06/2010
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When CFB Gimli was scheduled to close in Sept 1971, this plane was given to commemorate 28 years of friendship and cooperation.
Many Canadair CT-133's were used at CFB Gimli for RCAF and NATO pilot training.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair CT-133
Tail Number: (S/N): 21239
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Middle of the street
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
24/7 access
Access restrictions: 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.