Reynolds Aviation Museum
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
In June 2023, my friend Michael Prophet and I visited Alberta, Canada. We took the opportunity to visit the Reynolds Aviation Museum on the
outskirts of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Enjoy the pics and captions.
outskirts of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Enjoy the pics and captions.
It was a warm and beautiful Juny 2023 afternoon when I photographed this former Conair Firecat.
Firecat T67, C-GABC, of Conair, is exhibited at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskawin, Alberta
Firecat T67, C-GABC, of Conair, is exhibited at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskawin, Alberta
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The Conair Firecat is a fire-fighting aircraft developed in Canada in the 1970’s by modifying military surplus Grumman S-2 Trackers.
Faded, beat up paint.
114076/12 is a Canadair CT-114 "Tutor".
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The Canadair CT-114 Tutor is a Canadian-built jet trainer that was used by Canada's air force to train pilots from 1963 until 2000.
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This Snowbird is ratty looking.
The CF-5 at Wetaskawin is devoid of any markings.
The CF-5 is powered by two Orenda-built GE J85-15 turbojets.
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The Canadair CF-5 is a Canadian licensed-built Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter, a light, supersonic, twin engine, daylight air superiority fighter/trainer.
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The Canadair CT-133 Silver Star is the Canadian license-built version of the Lockheed T-33 jet trainer.
“656” enjoys the sunshine.
She was constructed as a Silver Star Mk.3 by Canadair at Montreal in 1959.
She was constructed as a Silver Star Mk.3 by Canadair at Montreal in 1959.
Fine detailed shot of the sleek “Silver Star”.
This Silver Star is powered by the Rolls-Royce Nene 10 turbojet.
CF-101B “Voodoo” 101038 poses for your photographer.
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The McDonnell CF-101 “Voodoo” was an all-weather interceptor by the RCAF between 1961 and 1984.
McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo (Serial No. 101038), ex-USAF (Serial No. 57-0368). from CFB Chatham-based No. 416 "Lynx" AW (F) Squadron, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. It is painted as "Lynx One Canada" to match (Serial No. 101043) in the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum in Nova Scotia.
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Each Voodoo base was laid out to allow aircraft to be kept at immediate readiness at all times. A Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility was positioned at the end of the main runway to allow alert aircraft to launch as quickly as possible. Two aircraft and their crews were always on "five minute" alert - they were to be in the air, en-route to intercept unknown aircraft, within five minutes of receiving the order. In one instance, 416 Squadron got two alert aircraft in the air only 57 seconds after receiving the alert. Voodoos were regularly dispatched to intercept unidentified NORAD radar contacts, usually off course airliners, although 416 and 425 occasionally intercepted Soviet Tu-95 Bear bombers flying along the Atlantic coast to Cuba. Fortunately, no situation arose in which a CF-101 pilot fired his weapons in anger.
“18759” - CF-100 Mk.5 on static display at the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada.
Canuck is slang for Canadian.
“759” in shiny metal, at Wetaskiwin.
A small number of CF-100 Mk.5's were converted into ECM (Electronic Countermeasures), EW (Electronic Warfare) aircraft.
A small number of CF-100 Mk.5's were converted into ECM (Electronic Countermeasures), EW (Electronic Warfare) aircraft.
“759” showing its cruciform design tail.
She provided yeoman service for RCAF and still is wearing their uniform. Mind she had only 977 hours airframe time when stored.
Below the pilot's windows, gray water streaks flowed towards the belly.
The CF-100 is powered by two Orenda 14 turbojet engines.
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Full frontal shot of “ 759”.
Canadair CF-104 "Starfighter".
Mid-day sunshine glints off the polished aluminum fuselage of Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.3. 19200.
The Canadair Sabre Mk.3 was a one-of-a-kind CL-13 Sabre (an F-86E Sabre manufactured by Canadair Ltd. under license from North American Aviation, Inc.) built to test the prototype Avro Canada Gas Turbine Division Orenda 3 engine. Modifications to the F-86 airframe were required to install the new, larger engine.
Looks like a Museum ramp!. Crystal clear image on a gorgeous day in June 2023.
Sikorsky S-58 / UH-34D "Seahorse".
This heli started her career with the US Marines in December 1957.
This Bristol Freighter is exhibited outside for over years at Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
Former Hawkair Aviation Bristol 170 Freighter.
Lets do a walk-around this vintage freighter.
Well worn, C-GYQS exudes rugged dependability.
A very scruffy and weathered Bristol Freighter.
She once flew for well-known Instone Aviation, UK.
The Bristol Freighter is powered by two massive Bristol Hercules engines.
Dirt has gathered in all the panel lines showing most clearly around the nose and engine cowlings.
C-GYQS on a lazy, hot summer afternoon.
This Bristol Freighter shows her age and must have quite a life on the clock.
The paint scarring around the nose is testament to her having a hard life in her later years.
In 2004, this aircraft undertook its final ferry flight to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum.
C-FCUI is a B-26/AT "Invader".
Former Airspray Tanker 12.
Tanker 12 was named Silver Fox.
Opposite the museum, I spotted this Canadair T-33AN "SilverStar".
Star of the show is, 1941 built, Douglas DC-3C, C-FIAE, still in her Alberta Government Air Transportation Services colors.
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This DC-3 is a longtime resident at the Reynolds Museum.
Lets do a walk-around
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Shinning and clean!
Caught from the balcony by me.
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C-FIAE is an absolute STUNNER.
What a beauty!
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C-FIAE poses for your photographer.
C-FIAE is powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines.
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Such a classic livery.
The DC-3C designation was for ex-military C-47, C-53, and R4D aircraft who were rebuilt to civil use by Douglas Aircraft after the war.
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Some seriously fascinating stuff there.
CF-APY is a stunning looking Laird LC-B200.
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Boeing Stearman PT-13D "Kaydet". What a treasure.
Vintage paint scheme of CF-IAD with big AIRSPRAY titels.
De Havilland 80A "Puss Moth".
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Bellanca "Skyrocket", CF-DCH, is a particularly handsome example.
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The Museum’s Skyrocket is in outstanding condition.
Republic RC-3 "Sea Bee". This beauty has the classic lines of the late 40’s.
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What a cute seaplane!
De Havilland D.H.-89A "Dragon Rapide".
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CF-PTK sitting pretty in the Reynolds Aviation Museum in June 2023.
Sznycer SG-VI-E "Sea Gull".
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Bell 47 J-2
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Hurricane Hawker XII
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Avro 594 Mk. IIIA "Avian".
Taylor J-2 "Cub".
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Consolidated Fleet "Faun II".
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17072/SL is a Vampire F.3.
Gorgeous lines and design.
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I saw so many interesting planes at the Reynolds Aviation Museum.
CF-FYF is a 1947 build Beech 35 "Bonanza".
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What gorgeous vintage livery!
C-GUAG is a Haseloh Gyroplane.
Cleared skin, C-FNWI, is an Edgar Percival EP.9 "Prospector 1".
All in one Kodak moment.
Arduous photo opportunities!
CF-KYI is a Waco YKS-7.
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This Waco is stored in the very attractive livery.
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Behind the beautiful Cessna C.37 "Airmaster" is a Cessna T-50 "Crane".
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At the start of the Second World War, the RCAF aquired many inexpensive Cessa "Crane's" as trainers.
C-FHQZ / 12477 is an Avro Anson V.
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The bright colors of RCAF Avro Canso, caught by the camera, on an interesting day at the Reynold Museum.
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4.413 Mk. V's were used by the RCAF for navigator training.
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The RCAF's Anson's were powered by two 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior engines
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By the end of production in 1952, a total of 8,138 Ansons had been constructed by Avro in nine variants; in addition, a further 2,882 aircraft were manufactured by Federal Aircraft Ltd. in Canada.
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Who knows the ID of this vintage plane?
C-FCAW is a Sud Avion SE.3160 Alouette III.
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Beautiful restaurated CF-JLW is a Travel Air Model D-4D.
The Travel Air Manufacturing Company was an aircraft manufacturer established in Wichita, Kansas in January 1925 by aviation legends Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Lloyd Stearman.
CF-BGM is a Westland Lysander.
Royal Air Force army co-operation aircraft were named after mythical or historical military leaders; in this case the Spartan admiral Lysander was chosen.
The aircraft's short-field performance enabled clandestine missions using small, improvised airstrips behind enemy lines to place or recover agents.
CF-BYW-X is a Fleet 80 "Canuck".
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CF-CFE is a beautiful Beechcraft 17 "Staggerwing".
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The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing is a biplane with an atypical negative wing stagger (the lower wing is farther forward than the upper wing). It first flew in 1932.
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During its heyday, the Beech 17 was used as an executive aircraft, much as the private jet is now.
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The first Staggerwings' high price tag (between $ 14,000 and $ 17,000, depending on engine size) scared off potential buyers in an already depressed civil aircraft market. Each Staggerwing was custom-built by hand. The luxurious cabin, trimmed in leather and mohair, held up to five passengers. Eventually, the Staggerwing captured a substantial share of the passenger aircraft market. By the start of World War II, Beechcraft had sold more than 424 Model 17's.
The big one is the ski of a Noorduyn Norseman.
CF-AYG is a De Havilland D.H.87 "Hornet Moth".
RL/201 is a replica of the famous Avro "Arrow".
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CF-AHY is an American A-101 "Eagle".
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What a stunnning collection of vintage aircraft!
CF-MPJ is a smart looking Stinson 108-2 "Voyager"
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There's so much to see in this museum!
CF-AGX is a De Havilland DH. 60GM "Gipsy Moth".
Wingless and with paint fading, this forlorn Lodestar is seen resting in a far corner of the Reynolds storage hangar.
CF-TDB is a Lockheed 18-10 "Lodestar".
The Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar is a passenger transport aircraft of the World War II era.
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Even wingless, even sitting, with faded, chipping paint, this Lodestar is also still beautiful.
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The 18-10 is powered by two two 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp S1C3-G engines
After the war many Lodestars were overhauled and returned to civilian service, mostly as executive transports.
CF-BVE is a Barkley Grow T8P-1.
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T8P (standing for Transport, 8 Passenger)
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The Barkley-Grow Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer established by Archiebald St. Clair Barkley and Captain Harold Barkley Grow in Detroit in 1936 to produce a small civil transport.
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Only eight T8P's were build before the company ceased to exist.
These are the remains of Bristol Bollngbroke "9904".
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The Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke is a maritime patrol aircraft and trainer used by the RCAF during the Second World War.
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The RCAF Bolingbroke's were manufactured by Fairchild-Canada.
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The Bolingbroke was a license-built version of the Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV bomber.
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Most of the 151 Mk. IV's built served in their intended role as patrol bombers on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Canada between 1940 and 1944.
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CF-LTX-X is the only Canadair CL.41R.
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One of a kind! - The Canadair CL-41R, was a variant of the CT-114 "Tutor" and designed for radar training CF-104 Starfighter pilots. It was cancelled due to lack of interest.
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These are the remains of Howard Aircraft DGA-15P, CF-OJN.
These are the remnants of a Fairey Swordfish II.
Other projects which need attention!
Who knows the ID’s of these general aviation planes?
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