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This big-nosed aircraft is a CT-142 of 402
Squadron RCAF, it uses 6 of these machines, two for VIP/Passenger/Cargo transports and the
other four are "flying classrooms" for navigator training. |
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Focke-Wulf FW 149 in Luftwaffe Coulours, flew
each day together with the green camouflaged Harvard, during the "Warbird Fly
Bys". |
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402 Squadron "City Of Winnipeg" is
based at Winnipeg, Manitoba.The CT-142 is the military version of the de Havilland Dash 8
- 100 series.The airplane did not perform at the air show. |
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The previously mentioned North American AT-6
Harvard. |
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Another RCAF trainer, the CT-156 Harvard II.
This is the Primary trainer the 15 wing uses for it's "NATO Flying Training in Canada
(NFTC)" program and is based at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Static only. |
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An evening shot of the 2 performing B-25's
"Pacific Prowler" and "Miss Mitchell". |
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Hurricane IV KZ321 (C-FTPM), this is the only
"tankbusting" variant flying in the world. |
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Shining "Miss Mitchell" in the
morning.After an extensive 12-year restoration, by dozens of volunteers, this B-25J was
restored to flying condition in 1992. |
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As can be seen on this close up, the Hurricane
is in prime condition thanks to the "Vintage Wings of Canada" team. The aircraft
made it's debut at the Ottawa air show. |
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Based in Fleming Field - South Saint Paul,
Minnesota. The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing is proud to fly this B-25 J. |
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Vintage Wings' recently painted Mustang P-51D
KH661 (C-FVPM). This beautiful fighter wears the colours of 442 RCAF Squadron. |
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Close up of the nose and beautiful nose-art of
"Pacific Prowler". |
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Mr. Potter's (Vintage Wings) signature
warbird, the Supermarine Spitfire MK XVI SL721. |
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This is not the original "Pacific
prowler", this aircraft was first used as an VIP transport in Post War years. Later
she was used as a photo ship in Hollywood, used in "Catch 22" and
"Airport" and lots of other films. She was restored back to original military
configuration in 1995. |
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Close up of the Spitfire's nose and nose-art.
421 squadron was unique in that it's aircraft carried the then familiar Indian Head emblem
of the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company. One of the companies products was "Red
Indian" Aviation Motor Oil. |
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Julie Clark 's Mopar T-34 "Free
Spirit" shot in the evening. |
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The Beech Staggerwing D17S of Vintage Wings,
painted in the spiffy Beech factory paint scheme. |
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Side view of "Free Spirit", you can
clearly recognize the "Air Force One" paint scheme, that inspired Julie. |
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This a Canadian build de Havilland Tiger Moth,
they had enclosed and heated cockpits. These modifications where made to be able to
continue training in late autumn and winter. |
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Covered up in the morning.Two Harvard's of the
Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team. |
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A very good looking WACO Taperwing ATO, it
flew during the "Warbird Fly Bys" demos. The vintage Wings' Taperwing was made
for air racing and aerobatic flying. |
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Close up of the 600 HP Pratt & Witney
engine and Hamilton propeller. The Harvard Aerobatic Team fly's with 3 Harvard Trainers.
The Canadian nickname for the Harvard : Yellow Peril. |
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First Air's Hawker Siddeley HS-748. This
Canadian airline has a maintenance facility at Carp airport. |
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Cannibalized HS-748 of First Air. Not really a
part of the static show. but still very interesting. |
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