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Squadron operations
Each Voodoo base was laid out to allow aircraft to be kept at immediate readiness at all times.
A Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility was positioned at the end of the main runway, to allow alert aircraft to launch as quickly as possible.
Two aircraft and their crews were always on “five minute” alert – the aircraft were to be in the air, en route to intercept unknown aircraft, within five minutes of receiving the order.
Each Voodoo base was laid out to allow aircraft to be kept at immediate readiness at all times.
A Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility was positioned at the end of the main runway, to allow alert aircraft to launch as quickly as possible.
Two aircraft and their crews were always on “five minute” alert – the aircraft were to be in the air, en route to intercept unknown aircraft, within five minutes of receiving the order.
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In one instance, 416 Squadron was able to get two alert aircraft in the air only 57 seconds after receiving the alert.
Voodoos were dispatched with some regularity to intercept unidentified NORAD radar contacts – usually [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] flying off course, although 416 and 425 occasionally intercepted [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] bombers flying along the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] coast to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Fortunately, no situation ever arose that required the CF-101 to fire its weapons in anger.
Voodoos were dispatched with some regularity to intercept unidentified NORAD radar contacts – usually [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] flying off course, although 416 and 425 occasionally intercepted [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] bombers flying along the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] coast to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Fortunately, no situation ever arose that required the CF-101 to fire its weapons in anger.
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Operation Peace Wings
Between 1970 and 1972, Canada traded the 56 survivors of the original CF-101 fleet back to the USAF for 66 replacements, under [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The "new" aircraft were actually manufactured earlier than the original fleet, but the airframes had a lower number of hours, with updates that had not been performed on the Canadian Voodoo fleet (including the addition of an [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]).
[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] of [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], performed modifications on the incoming fleet, which involved transferring some specifically Canadian items of equipment, including engines, from the “old” aircraft to the “new.” Many of the “old”
Canadian Voodoos were scrapped when they returned to the U.S., but 22 were converted to RF-101B photo-[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] versions, and flew with the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] until 1975.
Between 1970 and 1972, Canada traded the 56 survivors of the original CF-101 fleet back to the USAF for 66 replacements, under [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The "new" aircraft were actually manufactured earlier than the original fleet, but the airframes had a lower number of hours, with updates that had not been performed on the Canadian Voodoo fleet (including the addition of an [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]).
[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] of [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], performed modifications on the incoming fleet, which involved transferring some specifically Canadian items of equipment, including engines, from the “old” aircraft to the “new.” Many of the “old”
Canadian Voodoos were scrapped when they returned to the U.S., but 22 were converted to RF-101B photo-[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] versions, and flew with the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] until 1975.
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Obsolescence and retirement
Through the 1970s, the increasing obsolescence of the CF-101 and the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] led to plans for their joint replacement by a single type. The [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] was launched in 1977 with the intention of finding a replacement for the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and CF-101 Voodoo.
The [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] (later replaced by the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) were all considered and evaluated as potential replacements.
Cost considerations eventually reduced the choice to the F-16 and F-18, and the F-18 ultimately prevailed, likely because of the additional safety of twin engines when flying in remote areas.
The decision, announced on 10 April 1980, was the beginning of the end for the Voodoo in Canada.
Through the 1970s, the increasing obsolescence of the CF-101 and the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] led to plans for their joint replacement by a single type. The [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] was launched in 1977 with the intention of finding a replacement for the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and CF-101 Voodoo.
The [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] (later replaced by the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) were all considered and evaluated as potential replacements.
Cost considerations eventually reduced the choice to the F-16 and F-18, and the F-18 ultimately prevailed, likely because of the additional safety of twin engines when flying in remote areas.
The decision, announced on 10 April 1980, was the beginning of the end for the Voodoo in Canada.
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The Voodoo OTU converted to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in June 1982 to begin training aircrew for Canada's new fighter.
409 and 425 Squadrons stood down at the end of June 1984, with 416 Squadron remaining in service until the end of December 1984 as the world’s last front-line Voodoo squadron.
With the stand down, the last nuclear weapons in Canada were returned to the United States.
409 and 425 Squadrons stood down at the end of June 1984, with 416 Squadron remaining in service until the end of December 1984 as the world’s last front-line Voodoo squadron.
With the stand down, the last nuclear weapons in Canada were returned to the United States.
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Air displays
Throughout the Voodoo era in Canada, the aircraft was a popular performer at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and other flying events in Canada and the United States, with displays ranging from the appearance of a single aircraft all the way up to an
entire squadron.
Most noteworthy was the appearance of a CF-101 (in company with a CF-104 and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) as part of the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] display team, celebrating Canada's Centennial in 1967.
Throughout the Voodoo era in Canada, the aircraft was a popular performer at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and other flying events in Canada and the United States, with displays ranging from the appearance of a single aircraft all the way up to an
entire squadron.
Most noteworthy was the appearance of a CF-101 (in company with a CF-104 and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) as part of the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] display team, celebrating Canada's Centennial in 1967.
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Also, in 1984, each squadron painted a special "'show" aircraft to commemorate the impending retirement of the type, incorporating that Squadrons symbol.
409 Squadron produced "Hawk One Canada," 416 Squadron produced "Lynx One Canada," and 425 Squadron produced "Lark One Canada/Alouette Un Canada."
409 Squadron produced "Hawk One Canada," 416 Squadron produced "Lynx One Canada," and 425 Squadron produced "Lark One Canada/Alouette Un Canada."
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The "Electric Voodoo"
Two Voodoos remained in service after the stand-down – the unique EF-101B electronic jamming aircraft (also known as the "Electric Voodoo"), and a single CF-101F trainer, in service with 414 Squadron at North Bay, Ontario.
The EF-101B was a conversion of a regular F-101B, incorporating the electronic jamming suite from an [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Two Voodoos remained in service after the stand-down – the unique EF-101B electronic jamming aircraft (also known as the "Electric Voodoo"), and a single CF-101F trainer, in service with 414 Squadron at North Bay, Ontario.
The EF-101B was a conversion of a regular F-101B, incorporating the electronic jamming suite from an [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
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Only one aircraft was converted before the program was cancelled and this sole example was leased to Canada.
The last two Voodoos continued to fly until April 1987 when they were finally retired.
The EF-101B was returned to the United States on 7 April 1987, while CF-101F 101006 made the world's last Voodoo flight on 19 April 1987, as it made a delivery flight to CFB Chatham, for eventual display at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The last two Voodoos continued to fly until April 1987 when they were finally retired.
The EF-101B was returned to the United States on 7 April 1987, while CF-101F 101006 made the world's last Voodoo flight on 19 April 1987, as it made a delivery flight to CFB Chatham, for eventual display at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
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Aircraft on display
Over 30 Canadian and ex-Canadian CF-101s are preserved in museums and as memorials, in Canada and the United States.
Over 30 Canadian and ex-Canadian CF-101s are preserved in museums and as memorials, in Canada and the United States.
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Variants
- CF-101B : Two-seat all-weather interceptor fighter aircraft.
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CF-101F : Two-seat, dual control training aircraft.
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