Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CF-101 Voodoo
McDonnell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. CF-101 Voodoo Marker
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo (RCAF designated CF-101) was built in St. Louis, Missouri. The Voodoo aircraft was designed as a supersonic, all-weather fighter (interceptor) and to carry AIR-2 Genie nuclear weapons. It carried one pilot and one navigator. This sleek jet had two Pratt and Whitney J-57 turbojet engines that enabled it to reach a speed of 1,825 km/h. The Voodoo provided high speed, excellent climb performance and a very good combat radius and ceiling. The first versions were built in 1957, and Canada began acquiring Voodoos in 1961. Purchased shortly after the dramatic cancellation of the Avro Arrow in 1959, there was understandably some controversy surrounding it's selection to replace the CF-100.
The aircraft carried two infrared guided missiles and Genie nuclear-tipped rockets. The B version was used by RCAF/CAF squadrons for more an 25 years and was an important part of the NATO defense program. Canada operated 66 Voodoos, 56 were used as interceptors and 10 as trainers. When the last of the Voodoos were retired, they were replaced by McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets.
The Museum's Voodoo
this page online
Specifications
Tail #: 101040 Model: B
Wingspan: 11.8 m. Length: 20.50 m,
Height: 5.49 m
Max Weight: 24 796 kg
Max Speed: 1825 km/h
Crew: 1 pilot, 1 navigator in ejection seats
Role: fighter (interceptor), nuclear weapon carrier
In service: 1971-1984
N° d'immatriculation: 101040 Model: B
Envergure: 11,8 m, Longueur: 20,50 m
Hauteur: 5,49 m
Masse maximale: 24 796 kg
Vitesse maximale 1 825 km/h
Équipage: 1 pilote, 1 navigateur
en sièges ejectables
Rôle: chasseur (intercepteur)
En service: 1971-1984
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1971.
Location. 44° 6.855′ N, 77° 32.979′ W. Memorial is in Quinte West, Ontario,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. CF-101 Voodoo and Marker
Regionally, this memorial 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: CF100 and CF 101 Aircrews (here, next to this marker); Canadian Military Flight Engineers Association (a few steps from this marker); Stalker 822 (a few steps from this marker); Non-Destructive Testing/
More about this memorial. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo. (Submitted on June 7, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on June 7, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
