North Bay in Nipissing District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The CF100 Canuck

CF100 Canuck Marker<br>(<i>west side of memorial</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

1. CF100 Canuck Marker
(west side of memorial)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English]
The CF100 “Canuck” was conceived to meet the demanding requirements of defending a country as vast as Canada. It was a two place, all weather high altitude long range interceptor built in Canada. It first flew on 19 Jan. 1950 and the first were delivered to the RCAF Operational Training Unit North Bay in July 1952. There were 9 squadrons based in Canada, 4 based in Europe and 3 based in Belgium. A total of 692 CF100’s were built.

Acknowledgement of contributors
Veterans Affairs Canada, City of North Bay,
NECO, 406 Wing RCAFA, 422 Wing AFAC
Branch 23 R.C.L., Victor Fedeli, Scotty O’Donnell

Restoration by Project Flanders
Robert D. Studholme, Gord Robinson.

[Français]
Le CF100 « Canuck » a était construit pour répondre aux conditions exigeantes de la défendre un vaste pays comme le Canada. C’était un deux places, haute altitude pour toute température, sur de grande étendue et fabriqué au Canada. Le « Canuck » a volé pour la premier fois le 19 janvier 1950 et les premières a été livraisons au « RCAF Operational Training Unit » de North Bay furent en juillet 1952. Il avait 9 escadres basés au Canada, 4 autres basés

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en Europe et 3 autres en Belgique. Un total de 692 CF100’s furent construits.

Reconnaissance des donateurs
Anciens Combattants Canada, N.B. Parks & Rec., NECO,
406 Wing RCAFA, 422 Wing AFAC Branch 23 R.C.L.,
Victor Fedeli, Scotty O’Donnell

Restauration du Project Flanders
Robert D. Studholme, Gord Robinson.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1950.

Location. 46° 17.867′ N, 79° 27.407′ W. Memorial is in North Bay, Ontario, in Nipissing District. It can be reached from Memorial Drive just south of Colgan Avenue, on the right when traveling north. CF100 Canuck is located near the south end of Lee Park; markers are mounted on the concrete pier supporting the aircraft. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 800 Memorial Drive, North Bay ON P1A 1T6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northeastern Ontario

and specifically in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

CF100 Canuck Marker (<i>Français</i>)<br>(<i>east side of memorial</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

2. CF100 Canuck Marker (Français)
(east side of memorial)

World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gateway of the North Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Nicolet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bomarc Missile (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Fields (about 120 meters away); Golf Street / Lee Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); New Ontario Brewing Co. Ltd. (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Ontario Northland Railway (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Carnegie Library (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bay.

Also see . . .
1. Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck.

The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production. Operationally, many CF-100s functioned
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

3. Honorary Colonels Marker
(west side of memorial)
The Honorary Colonels of the Canadian Forces from North Bay and area have donated the beautiful oak trees that surround the CF100 as a lasting tribute dedicated in gratitude to those fine men and women who have proudly served in our Canadian Forces and their successors who continue to serve and protect the freedom of Canada for all of our citizens.
Dave Marshall • Phil Richardson CD • Barbara Taylor
Jack Burrows • Dave Dellandrea CD • Ted Hargreaves
George Hutchison • John Inch CD • John Cutsey
Project Flanders • NB Parks & Rec • Veterans Affairs
Les colonels honoraires des forces canadiennes de North Bay et de la région ont donné les beaux chênes qui entourent le CF 100 comme témoignage permanent dédie avec gratitude, à ces hommes et femmes de grande qualité qui ont servi fièrement dans nos forces canadiennes et à leurs successeurs qui continuent à servir et protéger la liberté du Canada pour tous nos citoyens.
under the US–Canadian North American Air Defense Command (NORAD), which protected North American airspace from Soviet intruders, particularly the threat posed by nuclear-armed bombers. Additionally, between 1956 and 1962, as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), four CF-100 squadrons were based in Europe with 1 Air Division; for some time, the CF-100 was the only NATO fighter that was capable of operating in zero visibility and poor weather conditions.

(Submitted on February 14, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Avro CF-100 Canuck.

During the Cold War, Canada and the United States feared that Soviet Union bombers would attack North America via the Arctic. The CF-100 was designed to intercept these enemy aircraft. After four years of development, it first flew in January 1950; Avro went on to build 692 Canucks. The jet entered service in the Royal Canadian Air Force in April 1953 and flew in NORAD and NATO squadrons until the early 1960s. With the cancellation of its intended successor, the Avro Arrow, the Canuck was replaced by the McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo. The Canuck served in training
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

4. RCAF Memorial
(north side of memorial)
Erected by 406 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association and dedicated to the memory of their comrades who gave their lives in the service of their countrySeptember 19th, 1971
and reconnaissance, away from the front lines (most notably by NORAD), until 1981.

(Submitted on February 14, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

414 Squadron Memorial<br>(<i>south side of memorial</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

5. 414 Squadron Memorial
(south side of memorial)

Dedicated to the men and women who have served with 414 Squadron over the past 50 years, and to the citizens of North Bay for their unending support. ————— Dédié à tous les hommes et les femmes qui ont servi l’escadrille 414, depuis les 50 dernières années, et à tous les citoyens de North Bay pour leur appui constant.1941 • 1991

CF100 Canuck image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

6. CF100 Canuck

(looking northeast from Memorial Drive)

CF100 Canuck Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2022

7. CF100 Canuck Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.