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The eight-plane formation team (which also featured six-plane formations alternating with two solo aircraft), used the [[Canadair CL-41 Tutor|CT-114 Tutor]]. The aircraft sported a blue and gold paint scheme. |
The eight-plane formation team (which also featured six-plane formations alternating with two solo aircraft), used the [[Canadair CL-41 Tutor|CT-114 Tutor]]. The aircraft sported a blue and gold paint scheme. |
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The Golden Centennaires performed 103 |
The Golden Centennaires performed 103 shows in Canada <ref>Dempsey 2002, p. 254.</ref>, including the opening and closing ceremonies of [[Expo 67]] in [[Montreal]], seven shows in the United States, and two shows in the [[Bahamas]].<ref>Dempsey 2002, p. 296.</ref> The team was disbanded after the last show of the season, but the aircraft were used a few years later to form the [[Snowbirds]], Canada's current national team. |
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Accompanying the Golden Centennaires were an [[Avro 504]], a [[Canadair CF-104|CF-104 Starfighter]] and a [[CF-101 Voodoo]]. All of these aircraft performed at the Centennial airshows. |
Accompanying the Golden Centennaires were an [[Avro 504]], a [[Canadair CF-104|CF-104 Starfighter]] and a [[CF-101 Voodoo]]. All of these aircraft performed at the Centennial airshows. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* Dempsey, Daniel V. ''A Tradition of Excellence: Canada's Airshow Team Heritage''. Victoria, BC: High Flight Enterprises, 2002. ISBN 0-9687817-0-5. |
* Dempsey, Daniel V. ''A Tradition of Excellence: Canada's Airshow Team Heritage''. Victoria, BC: High Flight Enterprises, 2002. ISBN 0-9687817-0-5. |
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Revision as of 01:39, 2 March 2010
| Golden Centennaires | |
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 Golden Centennaires Tutor on display at Southport Aerospace, Manitoba | |
| Active | 1967 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Canadian Forces |
| Role | Aerobatic flight demonstration team |
| Size | Eight aircraft |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Portage La Prairie |
| Colors | Gold, Dark Blue |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | CT-114 Tutor |
The Golden Centennaires were a Canadian air force aerobatic flying team that performed in 1967, the Canadian Centennial year. The team was created to celebrate not only Canadian Centennial, but also the 50th anniversary of military aviation in Canada.
The eight-plane formation team (which also featured six-plane formations alternating with two solo aircraft), used the CT-114 Tutor. The aircraft sported a blue and gold paint scheme.
The Golden Centennaires performed 103 shows in Canada [1], including the opening and closing ceremonies of Expo 67 in Montreal, seven shows in the United States, and two shows in the Bahamas.[2] The team was disbanded after the last show of the season, but the aircraft were used a few years later to form the Snowbirds, Canada's current national team.
Accompanying the Golden Centennaires were an Avro 504, a CF-104 Starfighter and a CF-101 Voodoo. All of these aircraft performed at the Centennial airshows.
References
- Dempsey, Daniel V. A Tradition of Excellence: Canada's Airshow Team Heritage. Victoria, BC: High Flight Enterprises, 2002. ISBN 0-9687817-0-5.