| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 134226 |
| Military Code: | 226 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 23 Musketeer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 23 Musketeer/Custom/Sundowner |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech CT-134A Musketeer II |
| C/n (msn): | M2313 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Portage la Prairie - SouthportMap |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYPG IATA: YPG Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 May 1981 |
| Photo from: | James Craik Collection |
| Photo ID: | 752812 |
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The new CT-134 Musketeer sits in solitude during its acceptance ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Portage la Prairie today, May 27, 1981. The Musketeer will be used in pilot selection and primary flying training. Another new aircraft was accepted in the CF inventory during the ceremonies -- the CH-139 Bell Jet Ranger, to be employed as a basic training aircraft for helicopter pilots. Both aircraft replace similar models no longer considered adequate for the purpose. Lt. Gen. Kenneth E. Lewis, Commander Air Command, accepted the aircraft from MGen Ernest B. Creber, Associate Assistant DeputN This photo was added on 26 November 2024, and has since been viewed 87 times. |