| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 18101 |
| Military Code: | FB-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | CEPE - Central Experimental and Proving Establishment |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Toronto - Lester B Pearson InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYYZ IATA: YYZ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 1950 |
| Photo from: | James Craik Collection |
| Photo ID: | 725156 |
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The most powerful fighter in the world, the CF-100, is shown in this first photograph of it to be released. The first long-range all-weather fighter of its type, the CF-100 was built by Avro Canada for the RCAF. It is the first front-line fighter to be designed in Canada. The aircraft now is commencing its taxi trials. Assigned to CEPE. (RCAF Photo) This photo was added on 7 September 2024, and has since been viewed 177 times. |