Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CT-134 Musketeer
Beechcraft
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. CT-134 Musketeer Marker
The Beechcraft Musketeer (RCAF designated CT-134) was built in Wichita, Kansas. The Musketeer Mark I replaced the Chipmunk as the main trainer for the Canadian Forces. All of the Canadian Forces. Musketeers were based at No. 3 Flying Training School and were certified for limited acrobatics. They eventually were replaced by the updated Musketeer Mark II. A total of 4,455 Musketeers (all versions) were built between 1963 and 1983.
Beechcraft required that the Canadian government not resell the Musketeers as airworthy after they were taken out of service because of the structural defects the trainers had suffered from many years. of acrobatics. They were either donated to aircraft museums or used for both military and civilian maintenance training.
The Musketeer Mark I in the Museum's collection is one of 24 ordered by Canada's military in 1970 and entered service on March 18, 1971. It was in service at the No. 3. Flying Training School at CFB Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. This Musketeer was retired from flying in 1981 and spent several years in storage before being removed from inventory in April
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Specifications
Tail #: 134201 Mark: 1
Wingspan: 9.99 m, Length: 7.85 m
Max Weight: 1113 kg
Max Speed: 245 km/h
Crew: 2 pilots, 2 passengers
Role: trainer
In service: 1971-1992
No d'immatriculation: 134201 Mark: 1
Envergure: 9,99 m, Longueur: 7,85 m
Masse maximale: 1 113 kg
Vitesse maximale 245 km/h
Équipage: 2 pilotes, 2 passagers
Rôle: entraînment
En service: 1971-1992
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1971.
Location. 44° 6.888′ N, 77° 32.977′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Hastings 21. Marker and aircraft are in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 RCAF Road, Quinte
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. CT-134 Musketeer 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: CT-133 Silver Star (here, next to this marker);
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on June 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. CT-134 Musketeer. (Submitted on June 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
