461 results found
Registration / Serial:C-FLUJ
Fleet number:918
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):62884 / 7937
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477722Submit Correction
View count: 102
The 2nd Air Europa NTU aircraft that was delivered to Flair last month. Seen here departing about 2.5 hours late for Toronto as F8150. The berry farmers are at it full speed ahead for the harvest of Strawberries. You can see their big picking machine just below the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:C-FLUJ
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):62884 / 7937
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLUJ
Fleet number:918
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):62884 / 7937
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477722Submit Correction
View count: 102
The 2nd Air Europa NTU aircraft that was delivered to Flair last month. Seen here departing about 2.5 hours late for Toronto as F8150. The berry farmers are at it full speed ahead for the harvest of Strawberries. You can see their big picking machine just below the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:C-FLUJ
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):62884 / 7937
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477721Submit Correction
View count: 88
My first shot of a Swoop 737-8 MAX. Delivered about a month ago as a Norwegian NTU aircraft. Arriving from Hamilton as WO109.
Registration / Serial:C-GORP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):63976 / 7857
Operator Titles:Swoop
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477721Submit Correction
View count: 88
My first shot of a Swoop 737-8 MAX. Delivered about a month ago as a Norwegian NTU aircraft. Arriving from Hamilton as WO109.
Registration / Serial:C-GORP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):63976 / 7857
Operator Titles:Swoop
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLKC
Fleet number:906
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):61807 / 7802
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477720Submit Correction
View count: 109
A much delayed F81601 departure to Calgary this morning. Both of Flair's 6am departures were delayed more than two hours out of Abbotsford this morning.
Registration / Serial:C-FLKC
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):61807 / 7802
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLKC
Fleet number:906
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):61807 / 7802
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:477720Submit Correction
View count: 109
A much delayed F81601 departure to Calgary this morning. Both of Flair's 6am departures were delayed more than two hours out of Abbotsford this morning.
Registration / Serial:C-FLKC
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-8 Max 8
C/n (msn):61807 / 7802
Operator Titles:Flair Airlines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:16 July 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:139308
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell CH-139 JetRanger III (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3358
Operator Titles:United Nations
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1990
Photo Date:August 1990
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:473832Submit Correction
View count: 148
While earlier CH-136 Kiowas (OH-58A) were delivered to the CAF in 1971 - 72, fourteen newer, upgraded Bell 206 Jet Rangers were purchased for training in 1981. This one was delivered in May 1981. Pictured as one of 8 Jet Rangers used in Honduras in 1990 - 92 for Operation Sultan, Canadian Forces support for the UN mission disarming former rebels in that country. It was transferred in April 1998 to Allied Wings for contract pilot training as C-FTHN. The helicopter was written off July 2, 2002 during auto rotation training at Southport, Manitoba.
Registration / Serial:139308
Aircraft Version:Bell CH-139 JetRanger III (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3358
Operator Titles:United Nations
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1990
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:139308
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell CH-139 JetRanger III (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3358
Operator Titles:United Nations
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1990
Photo Date:August 1990
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:473832Submit Correction
View count: 148
While earlier CH-136 Kiowas (OH-58A) were delivered to the CAF in 1971 - 72, fourteen newer, upgraded Bell 206 Jet Rangers were purchased for training in 1981. This one was delivered in May 1981. Pictured as one of 8 Jet Rangers used in Honduras in 1990 - 92 for Operation Sultan, Canadian Forces support for the UN mission disarming former rebels in that country. It was transferred in April 1998 to Allied Wings for contract pilot training as C-FTHN. The helicopter was written off July 2, 2002 during auto rotation training at Southport, Manitoba.
Registration / Serial:139308
Aircraft Version:Bell CH-139 JetRanger III (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3358
Operator Titles:United Nations
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1990
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:63-7530
Alternate Serial:37530
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):553
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:123 FIS / Oregon ANG
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1989
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:471900Submit Correction
View count: 263
Pictured less than two weeks before retirement, this Phantom checked into AMARC on August 23, 1989. Transferred to Tucson based DEMIL and Material Recovery company HVF West in August 2015, the fighter was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:63-7530
Alternate Serial:37530
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):553
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1989
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:63-7530
Alternate Serial:37530
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):553
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:123 FIS / Oregon ANG
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1989
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:471900Submit Correction
View count: 263
Pictured less than two weeks before retirement, this Phantom checked into AMARC on August 23, 1989. Transferred to Tucson based DEMIL and Material Recovery company HVF West in August 2015, the fighter was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:63-7530
Alternate Serial:37530
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):553
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1989
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N178
Alternate Serial:8178
Military Code:FU-178
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-43547
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1983
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:470090Submit Correction
View count: 242
When Ben Hall found F-86A 49-0178 in a scrapyard, it's engine, most of the cockpit and wing slats were missing. Parts from other wrecks were used to get the aircraft flying again. The replacement wing slats did not fit, so they were modified and fixed closed. A fence, similar to the 6-3 hard wing seen on the later F-86F was also added. Mr. Hall flashes a smile while awaiting his time to perform with the Sabre at the 1983 Abbotsford International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:N178
Alternate Serial:8178
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-43547
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N178
Alternate Serial:8178
Military Code:FU-178
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-43547
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1983
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:470090Submit Correction
View count: 242
When Ben Hall found F-86A 49-0178 in a scrapyard, it's engine, most of the cockpit and wing slats were missing. Parts from other wrecks were used to get the aircraft flying again. The replacement wing slats did not fit, so they were modified and fixed closed. A fence, similar to the 6-3 hard wing seen on the later F-86F was also added. Mr. Hall flashes a smile while awaiting his time to perform with the Sabre at the 1983 Abbotsford International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:N178
Alternate Serial:8178
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-43547
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:161943
Other Marks:7
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):150/B035
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1987
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:466316Submit Correction
View count: 247
This F-18B went to the Yanks Air museum Chino, CA in 2012 on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:161943
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):150/B035
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:161943
Other Marks:7
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):150/B035
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1987
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:466316Submit Correction
View count: 247
This F-18B went to the Yanks Air museum Chino, CA in 2012 on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:161943
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):150/B035
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:460600Submit Correction
View count: 190
This former BOAC VC10 (G-ARVG) started airline service in June 1964 after six months of crew training as the type was introduced. After BOAC merged with British European Airways to form British Airways, this aircraft was leased, then sold to Gulf Air (A4O-VG) in June 1974. Retired in 1977, it was among nine airline VC 10s the RAF bought in 1978 for tanker conversion. ZA141 was the first tanker to fly in June 1982 and is pictured after recent painting in the new Hemp color scheme - what a sight and what a sound. Retired in 1999, it was scrapped at St. Athan in 2001.
Registration / Serial:ZA141
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.3
C/n (msn):809
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:460600Submit Correction
View count: 190
This former BOAC VC10 (G-ARVG) started airline service in June 1964 after six months of crew training as the type was introduced. After BOAC merged with British European Airways to form British Airways, this aircraft was leased, then sold to Gulf Air (A4O-VG) in June 1974. Retired in 1977, it was among nine airline VC 10s the RAF bought in 1978 for tanker conversion. ZA141 was the first tanker to fly in June 1982 and is pictured after recent painting in the new Hemp color scheme - what a sight and what a sound. Retired in 1999, it was scrapped at St. Athan in 2001.
Registration / Serial:ZA141
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.3
C/n (msn):809
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1987
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:150023
Military Code:56
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (A4D-5)
C/n (msn):13076
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:460596Submit Correction
View count: 775
Accepted by the US Navy in 1963, 150023 would fly with various squadrons, including two tours in Vietnam. Eventually flying with specialty squadrons VX-5 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron and the Naval Test Pilot School before going to Miramar for Topgun instruction in 1974. Last with VC-1 at Barbars Point NAS, the aircraft was loaned by the Navy to the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point after retirement. The museum was served with an eviction notice by the Hawiian DOT and it closed in June 2020.
Registration / Serial:150023
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (A4D-5)
C/n (msn):13076
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:150023
Military Code:56
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (A4D-5)
C/n (msn):13076
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:460596Submit Correction
View count: 775
Accepted by the US Navy in 1963, 150023 would fly with various squadrons, including two tours in Vietnam. Eventually flying with specialty squadrons VX-5 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron and the Naval Test Pilot School before going to Miramar for Topgun instruction in 1974. Last with VC-1 at Barbars Point NAS, the aircraft was loaned by the Navy to the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point after retirement. The museum was served with an eviction notice by the Hawiian DOT and it closed in June 2020.
Registration / Serial:150023
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (A4D-5)
C/n (msn):13076
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:133452
Military Code:452
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Canadair CT-133 Silver Star 3
Licence-built by:Canadair
C/n (msn):T33-452
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:454346Submit Correction
View count: 177
This aircraft lasted well into the twilight years of the T-bird with the Canadian Air Force. It's currently registered in the USA as N133HH wearing USAF markings.
Registration / Serial:133452
Aircraft Version:Canadair CT-133 Silver Star 3
C/n (msn):T33-452
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:133452
Military Code:452
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Canadair CT-133 Silver Star 3
Licence-built by:Canadair
C/n (msn):T33-452
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:454346Submit Correction
View count: 177
This aircraft lasted well into the twilight years of the T-bird with the Canadian Air Force. It's currently registered in the USA as N133HH wearing USAF markings.
Registration / Serial:133452
Aircraft Version:Canadair CT-133 Silver Star 3
C/n (msn):T33-452
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N787FT
Fleet number:787
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63AF
C/n (msn):46007 / 422
Operator Titles:Flying Tigers
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1981
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:450880Submit Correction
View count: 210
Delivered to Flying Tigers January 3, 1969, N767FT is pictured after the "Flying Tiger Line" titles were shortened to "Flying Tigers" in the mid-70s (although the last of the original titles remain etched on the fuselage). Converted to a DC-8-73AF in 1982, the freighter was quickly sold to UPS as N787UP and was operated by Evergreen International Airlines for United Parcel Service. Re-registered N807UP as the operation was taken over by UPS themselves. Stored at Roswell, NM in 2009, it was sold and broken up in 2010.
Registration / Serial:N787FT
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63AF
C/n (msn):46007 / 422
Operator Titles:Flying Tigers
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1981
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N787FT
Fleet number:787
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63AF
C/n (msn):46007 / 422
Operator Titles:Flying Tigers
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1981
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:450880Submit Correction
View count: 210
Delivered to Flying Tigers January 3, 1969, N767FT is pictured after the "Flying Tiger Line" titles were shortened to "Flying Tigers" in the mid-70s (although the last of the original titles remain etched on the fuselage). Converted to a DC-8-73AF in 1982, the freighter was quickly sold to UPS as N787UP and was operated by Evergreen International Airlines for United Parcel Service. Re-registered N807UP as the operation was taken over by UPS themselves. Stored at Roswell, NM in 2009, it was sold and broken up in 2010.
Registration / Serial:N787FT
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63AF
C/n (msn):46007 / 422
Operator Titles:Flying Tigers
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1981
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPJ
Other Marks:71
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):509 (022)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:October 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:447860Submit Correction
View count: 173
While most Firecats were former Royal Canadian Navy trackers licensed built by De Havilland Canada, there were also a half dozen ex-US Navy S2Fs converted. This Firecat was originally 136600 with the US Navy retired to MASDC in 1980. Acquired by Conair in 1984, the firebomber conversion was completed by 1986. The aircraft was retired in 2012, but remained stored at Abbotsford. The last Conair operated Firecats were scrapped in the summer of 2020.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPJ
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
C/n (msn):509 (022)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:October 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPJ
Other Marks:71
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):509 (022)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:October 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:447860Submit Correction
View count: 173
While most Firecats were former Royal Canadian Navy trackers licensed built by De Havilland Canada, there were also a half dozen ex-US Navy S2Fs converted. This Firecat was originally 136600 with the US Navy retired to MASDC in 1980. Acquired by Conair in 1984, the firebomber conversion was completed by 1986. The aircraft was retired in 2012, but remained stored at Abbotsford. The last Conair operated Firecats were scrapped in the summer of 2020.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPJ
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
C/n (msn):509 (022)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:October 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1991
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:446020Submit Correction
View count: 597
This Tomcat was retired to AMARC Jan 23, 2002. The last F-14 was retired from the US Navy in 2006.
Registration / Serial:162601
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):523
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1991
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1991
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:446020Submit Correction
View count: 597
This Tomcat was retired to AMARC Jan 23, 2002. The last F-14 was retired from the US Navy in 2006.
Registration / Serial:162601
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):523
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1991
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GGXS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 (O-5)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 Dash 7
C/n (msn):64
Operator Titles:Trans Capital Air / Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:444353Submit Correction
View count: 169
This Dash 7 was first delivered to Arkia Israeli Airlines on October 20, 1981 (4X-AHB). In 1984 Air Atonabee was reorganized into City Express and registered C-GGXS to the airline in June. When City Express shut down in 1991, the airline's parent company moved the aircraft to subsidiary ALS Aero Lease and Sales. In 1994 , it was transferred to Trans Capital Air, another subsidiary. The aircraft is pictured during 1995 operating for Conair Aviation with small Conair titles by the entry door and a British Colombia Forest Service crest on the nose. Air Tindi bought C-GGXS in March 2021.
Registration / Serial:C-GGXS
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 Dash 7
C/n (msn):64
Operator Titles:Trans Capital Air / Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GGXS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 (O-5)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 Dash 7
C/n (msn):64
Operator Titles:Trans Capital Air / Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:444353Submit Correction
View count: 169
This Dash 7 was first delivered to Arkia Israeli Airlines on October 20, 1981 (4X-AHB). In 1984 Air Atonabee was reorganized into City Express and registered C-GGXS to the airline in June. When City Express shut down in 1991, the airline's parent company moved the aircraft to subsidiary ALS Aero Lease and Sales. In 1994 , it was transferred to Trans Capital Air, another subsidiary. The aircraft is pictured during 1995 operating for Conair Aviation with small Conair titles by the entry door and a British Colombia Forest Service crest on the nose. Air Tindi bought C-GGXS in March 2021.
Registration / Serial:C-GGXS
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 Dash 7
C/n (msn):64
Operator Titles:Trans Capital Air / Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:115454
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo (C-8/V-7)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-115 Buffalo
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1982
Photo Date:August 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:444326Submit Correction
View count: 169
Delivered to the Air Force in 1967, this Buffalo was first stored at CFB Mountainview in 1992. It was later parted out.
Registration / Serial:115454
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-115 Buffalo
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:115454
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo (C-8/V-7)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-115 Buffalo
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1982
Photo Date:August 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:444326Submit Correction
View count: 169
Delivered to the Air Force in 1967, this Buffalo was first stored at CFB Mountainview in 1992. It was later parted out.
Registration / Serial:115454
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-115 Buffalo
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:11303
Aircraft Original Type:Vertol V-107
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol 107 (H-46 Sea Knight / KV107)
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-113 Labrador
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1980
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:442615Submit Correction
View count: 230
This Labrador was serialed 10403 when delivered to the RCAF. It was retired as the type stood down in 2004 and later sold to Colombia Helicopters. It is stored in Aurora, OR with other Vertols for future refurbishment.
Registration / Serial:11303
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-113 Labrador
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:11303
Aircraft Original Type:Vertol V-107
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol 107 (H-46 Sea Knight / KV107)
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-113 Labrador
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1980
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:442615Submit Correction
View count: 230
This Labrador was serialed 10403 when delivered to the RCAF. It was retired as the type stood down in 2004 and later sold to Colombia Helicopters. It is stored in Aurora, OR with other Vertols for future refurbishment.
Registration / Serial:11303
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-113 Labrador
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:130338
Military Code:338
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CC-130H(T) Hercules
C/n (msn):382-5175
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1993
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:441112Submit Correction
View count: 234
Taken on strength February 21, 1991, 130338 was modified to refueling tanker configuration by Northwest Industries in Edmonton, AB. Pictured with a pair of Cobham Mk 32B-751 air refueling pods, the Hercules is still current with the RCAF at the time of uploading.
Registration / Serial:130338
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CC-130H(T) Hercules
C/n (msn):382-5175
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:130338
Military Code:338
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CC-130H(T) Hercules
C/n (msn):382-5175
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Event:Abbotsford Air Show 1993
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:441112Submit Correction
View count: 234
Taken on strength February 21, 1991, 130338 was modified to refueling tanker configuration by Northwest Industries in Edmonton, AB. Pictured with a pair of Cobham Mk 32B-751 air refueling pods, the Hercules is still current with the RCAF at the time of uploading.
Registration / Serial:130338
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CC-130H(T) Hercules
C/n (msn):382-5175
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLJO
Fleet number:482
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra
C/n (msn):188-1103
Operator Titles:Air Spray
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:6 August 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:439442Submit Correction
View count: 221
Built for the Hughes Tool Company in 1959, but never delivered, this Electra was sold instead to the Federal Aviation Administration in 1961 as N111. It was re-registered N97 in 1972. To NASA as N429NA in 1979, it was withdrawn in December 1994 and stored at MASDC. The aircraft was taken out of storage circa 2002 and seen in several salvage yards adjacent to MASDC before registered to Neptune Aviation Services in 2004. It joined Air Spray air tanker fleet in 2006 and is pictured working with the British Colombia Forest Service.
Registration / Serial:C-FLJO
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra
C/n (msn):188-1103
Operator Titles:Air Spray
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:6 August 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLJO
Fleet number:482
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra
C/n (msn):188-1103
Operator Titles:Air Spray
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:6 August 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:439442Submit Correction
View count: 221
Built for the Hughes Tool Company in 1959, but never delivered, this Electra was sold instead to the Federal Aviation Administration in 1961 as N111. It was re-registered N97 in 1972. To NASA as N429NA in 1979, it was withdrawn in December 1994 and stored at MASDC. The aircraft was taken out of storage circa 2002 and seen in several salvage yards adjacent to MASDC before registered to Neptune Aviation Services in 2004. It joined Air Spray air tanker fleet in 2006 and is pictured working with the British Colombia Forest Service.
Registration / Serial:C-FLJO
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra
C/n (msn):188-1103
Operator Titles:Air Spray
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:6 August 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:438688Submit Correction
View count: 115
Now it is registered as N18G
Registration / Serial:N565US
Aircraft Version:Beech G18S
C/n (msn):BA-469
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:438688Submit Correction
View count: 115
Now it is registered as N18G
Registration / Serial:N565US
Aircraft Version:Beech G18S
C/n (msn):BA-469
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVRW
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-2 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerotek Pitts S-2 Special
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-2B Special
C/n (msn):5049
Promotional Titles:Ray Ban Gold
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:438686Submit Correction
View count: 99
On static display at Abbotsford
Registration / Serial:C-GVRW
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-2B Special
C/n (msn):5049
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVRW
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-2 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerotek Pitts S-2 Special
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-2B Special
C/n (msn):5049
Promotional Titles:Ray Ban Gold
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:438686Submit Correction
View count: 99
On static display at Abbotsford
Registration / Serial:C-GVRW
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-2B Special
C/n (msn):5049
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:John OlafsonContact