Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CH-113 Labrador
Boeing Vertol
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. CH-113 Labrador Marker
The Boeing-Vertol Labrador (RCAF designated CH-113) was built in Morton, Pennsylvania. Originally called a Voyageur, this helicopter was designed as a troop and cargo carrier. When redesigned for search and rescue under Canada's Search and Rescue Capability Upgrade Program (SAR-CUP), it was renamed the Labrador (Lab). This large, twin-rotor helicopter was powered by two General Electric turbine engines, and it could reach a maximum speed of 274 kilometers per hour. Its large fuel tanks gave it a range of more than 1,050 kilometers.
The SAR upgrades included new instrumentation, a tail-mounted auxiliary power unit, nose-mounted weather radar, front-mounted searchlights, emergency medical supplies, a cargo hook and an improved high-speed rescue hoist mounted over the side door. It also had a watertight hull, allowing it to land on water.
The Museum's Labrador was one of the last of the original Labrador helicopters in service in Canada. It started its career with 450 Squadron in Uplands and used for transport. In 1975, it was converted for search and rescue and was moved to 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB
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In the ensuing years it served with 413 Squadron and 103 Rescue Unit in Gander. It returned to 424 Squadron CFB Trenton in 1995. After 40 years of service, the aircraft was retired. It became part of the National Air For[c]e Museum of Canada in 2004, and is painted in the Search and Rescue [scheme] with 424 Squadrons Tiger markings.
Specifications
Tail #: 11315
Rotor Diameter: 15.20 m, Length: 25.40 m
Max Weight: 9706 kg
Max Speed: 270 km/h
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer, 2 SAR techs,
up to 18 passengers
Role: transport, search & rescue
In service: 1963-2004
No d'immatriculation: 11315
Diamètre du rotor: 15,20 m, Longueur: 25,40 m
Masse maximale: 9706 kg
Vitesse maximale 270 km/h
Équipage: 2 pilotes, 1 mécanicien de bord,
2 techniciens de recherche et sauvetage,
jusqu'à 18 passagers
Rôle: transport, recherche et sauvetage
En service: 1963-2004
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 44° 6.877′ N,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. CH-113 Labrador and Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western 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: 424 Squadron (here, next to this marker); Ex-RCAF Flight Sergeants (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane (a few steps from this marker); MiG-21 (a few steps from this marker); 407 Demon Squadron (a few steps from this marker); Loadmasters Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); CC-129 Dakota
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. CH-113 Labrador
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. CH-113 Labrador. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
