Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
B-720 modified
Boeing
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. B-720 modified Marker
The Boeing 720-023B (designated C-FETB) was built in Seattle, Washington. Introduced by Boeing in 1959, the 720 is a smaller capacity, lighter, medium-range variant of the 707, one of the most successful airliners of the 20th century. C-FETB is the 720 FLYING EXPERIMENTAL TEST BED operated by Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) until 2010. One of 154 model 720s manufactured by Boeing between 1959 and 1967, C-FETB was the last remaining operational 720 in the world. On May 9, 2012, the aircraft made its final flight, traveling from Saint-Hubert to CFB Trenton-the last flight ever of a 720.
After serving as a commercial airliner for many years, the B720 was modified to its current configuration in 1986 During its service with PWC it was equipped to test a variety of engines, for example:
A large turbofan could take the place of the inside / inner engine underneath the right / starboard wing
A small turbofan could be mounted on the right / starboard side of the forward fuselage.
A turboprop could be mounted in the nose.
Eager to preserve this historically significant test bed, Pratt & Whitney Canada
this page online
Specifications
Tail #: C-FETB 18024
Wingspan: 39.88 m, Length: 41.68 m
Height: 12.66 m
Max Weight: 106 140 kg
Max Speed: 1009 km/h
Role: passenger carrier & research
In service: 1985-2012
N° d'immatriculation C-FETB 18024
Envergure: 39,88 m, Longueur: 41,68 m,
Hauteur: 12,66 m
Masse maximale: 106 140 kg
Vitesse maximale 1009 km/h
Rτle: transport, recherche
En service: 1985-2012
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 2012.
Location. 44° 6.804′ N, 77° 32.944′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Portage Drive. 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 West ON K0K 3V0,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. B-720 modified (C-FEBT) 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, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: RCAF Association (a few steps from this marker); CC-130 Hercules (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Boxtop 22 (within shouting distance of this marker); Women in RCAF and Air Command Service (within shouting distance of this marker); R.C.A.F./R.A.F. #45 (Atlantic Transport Group) Ferry Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Military Air Traffic Control Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. B-720 modified (C-FEBT)
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. Boeing 720 C-FETB last ever flight MAY 9, 2012 on YouTube. (Submitted on June 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on June 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
