| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 126464 |
| Other Marks: | 464 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-2 Banshee (F2H) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-2 Banshee (F2H) |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee |
| C/n (msn): | 174 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ottawa - RockcliffeMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYRO IATA: YRO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPl |
| Photo ID: | 843790 |
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Built in 1953 by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri. This aircraft served in the U.S. Navy at naval stations in Florida and Virginia, and on three aircraft carriers. The Royal Canadian Navy acquired this Banshee in 1957. It served alternately at shore base HMCS Shearwater and the HMCS Bonaventure aircraft carrier. It was also used as part of the Royal Canadian Navy's aerobatic team, the Grey Ghosts. The aircraft was withdrawn from service in 1962. This photo is copyright © WalAndPl, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 September 2025, and has since been viewed 60 times. |