Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Boeing 720 C-FETB was flown into CFB Trenton on April 25 to be preserved by the National Airforce Museum of Canada as part of their collection at Trenton.
For those not familiar with this aircraft it is essentially a 5 engined model with the nose engine being generally a small turboprop being flight tested. It has been flying in this configuration since 1988. It replaced an ex Air Canada Viscount soing the same job.
Thought you might be interested.
Regards
Bill
By: 1958biggles - 10th October 2012 at 03:59
Trenton Halifax pic
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u229/colinsstuff_photos/trenton%20Museum/10142009277.jpg
Sorry not the best picture of the Halifax – was shooting video more in those days – it is an excellent exhibit though
By: Roborough - 9th October 2012 at 21:34
Great Pics. I drove past Trenton on the 401 about 3 hours ago. I guess I should have stopped by for a looksee.
Regards
Bill
By: turretboy - 9th October 2012 at 14:20
I snapped these on Sunday.
By: Roborough - 3rd October 2012 at 00:46
The rudders there….?
So it is! I guess I was fooled by that extension at the top of the fin.
By: Roborough - 3rd October 2012 at 00:46
The rudders there….?
So it is! I guess I was fooled by that extension at the top of the fin.
By: Peter - 2nd October 2012 at 21:08
The rudders there….?
By: Peter - 2nd October 2012 at 21:08
The rudders there….?
By: Roborough - 2nd October 2012 at 18:45
Thanks for the update and pics, Turretboy. She looks good but hopefully they haven’t mislaid the rudder.
Bill
By: Roborough - 2nd October 2012 at 18:45
Thanks for the update and pics, Turretboy. She looks good but hopefully they haven’t mislaid the rudder.
Bill
By: turretboy - 2nd October 2012 at 17:16
The big move happened today…
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.492649800770022.112099.120719991296340&type=1
By: turretboy - 2nd October 2012 at 17:16
The big move happened today…
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.492649800770022.112099.120719991296340&type=1
By: Deryck - 28th August 2012 at 14:33
The Herc is often available for “walk-throughs’ whenever they have enough volunteers to monitor activities.
By: Roborough - 28th August 2012 at 13:02
Thanks Mike:
I last visted the Trenton museum in June. One of the volunteer guides told me that C-FETB and the Hercules was to be opened as ‘Walk through’ exhibits at the ‘As Astra’ event in August. I guess that didn’t happen.
Regards
Bill
By: turretboy - 28th August 2012 at 02:05
This year’s “Ad Astra Ceremony” was held on Saturday.
http://www.trentonian.ca/2012/08/27/memories-written-in-stone
By: Roborough - 27th August 2012 at 22:25
Was there an ‘Open House’ at Trenton last weekend (25/26) ? I sisn’t see it advertised anywhere.
Bill
By: turretboy - 27th August 2012 at 19:53
It’s still parked on the active ramp.
By: turretboy - 21st June 2012 at 01:55
Thanks for the update. I passed by the museum tonight and wondered when it would be moved into the park.
By: Roborough - 21st June 2012 at 01:30
Just an update on C-FETB. I visited the RCAF museun at Trenton June 15. The 720 is still located on the active side of the base. But a concrete base is currently being prepared for it in the display area. She will be moved to the museum compound in time for “Ad Astra” day, at Trenton August 25th.
The Hudson restoration is proceding well. Lots of parts on site.
Regards
Bill
By: D1566 - 17th June 2012 at 10:35
Incidentally this:
Douglas MD-11F Z-BVT Avient Aviation
was at LAD last night, guess its getting on for historic! 🙂
By: D1566 - 15th June 2012 at 12:35
Interesting as this was last recorded as being stored in Tel Aviv! :confused:
Yes, I noticed that but it has been parked up at Luanda for a long time.
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