This CF-100 was manufactured in 1958 as an all-weather interceptor and was one of the last batch produced. Later converted to a Mk.5D electronic counter measures (ECM) aircraft, it was used for simulation of enemy aircraft during NORAD exercises, fitted with wingtip fuel tanks instead of rocket pods to extend range for ECM duties. It served in the electronic warfare role with 414 "Black Knight" Sqdn in North Bay, Ontario until December 1981. It made its last flight on 10th February 1982 and is on loan from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa, painted black to represent the prototype.

The civil Cessna T-50 was first flown in 1939 and from it, the AT-17 multi-engine trainer was derived for the military, often known as the Bobcat, or Crane in Canada. Over 5,400 were built, including more than 800 Cranes for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) to supplement Ansons. The CWH Museum's Crane 1A was constructed in 1942 and flew with 4 SFTS at Saskatoon and 11 SFTS at Yorkton, Saskatchewan. After the war, it was flown by various owners in Quebec and Ontario as CF-FGF. It remains flyable.

But in 1956, this Canadair Sabre flew with the RCAF in Europe for six years and then with the "Golden Hawks" aerobatic team for the 1963 airshow season, so unlike other examples, the colour scheme is genuine. The National Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa acquired it in 1964 and was modified with clear panels down the left side of the fuselage to show its interior construction.

First Canadair assembled Sabre, and the only Mk.1 built. Later preserved at the Alberta Aviation Museum. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada

One of the three 444 Squadron Griffons enjoying some rest in the sun, awaiting another (rescue) mission.

Canadian Forces CT-155, CT-156 and CF-188 aircraft commonly use the Shell FBO for weekend itinerant parking as here. This Hawk Mk.115 was originally built in 2000 with RAF serial ZJ679 and delivered to Canada in 2001.

Operated by 444 Squadron.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

This Gulf War 1 veteran is seen on arrivals day of the London Air Show.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Photographer: Karl Krämer.

Photographer: Not known.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Location may be CFB Trenton. Any help on the location would be appreciated. Photographer: Fred Guthrie.

Photographer: Fred Guthrie.