CASPIR Northrop Freedom Fighter

Northrop Freedom Fighter CF-116 CF-116A CF-5 CF-5A CF-5D

Northrop CF-5A Freedom Fighter
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Northrop Aviation designed the F-5 Freedom Fighter in the mid 1950s to meet an anticipated need for a lightweight, well armed, supersonic fighter that was relatively inexpensive. Initially the USAF was not interested in such an aircraft, but did require a supersonic trainer. It encouraged continued development of a two seat version, which became the T-38 Talon trainer. In May 1958, the US Defense Department reconsidered its position and ordered three prototypes for its Military Assistance Program (MAP). The first prototype flew in July 1959 and exceeded Mach 1 during its first flight. After another three years of development, the F-5 was selected by the Defense Department for the MAP in 1962. In 1965 the RCAF decided to replace its home based North American Canadair Sabres with a new aircraft. The F-5 was chosen and Canadair was selected to manufacture it, with Orenda Ltd. of Toronto building its General Electric J85(GE)-15 turbojet engines. A total of 89 CF-5A fighters and 46 CF-5D trainers were purchased by the Canadian Armed Forces. Production of the CF-5A started in Montreal in 1967 and the first aircraft flew from Edwards AFB, California in May 1968. The first CAF unit to receive aircraft was AETE (Uplands), when both fighter and trainer versions were delivered for testing at the end of 1968. No. 434 "Bluenose" Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta was equipped with CF-5s soon after in 1969. No. 433 "Porcupine" Squadron, reactivated in September 1969 at CFB Bagotville, was the other squadron to receive CF-5s that year. Later on, both No. 1 FTS (Cold Lake) and No. 419 "Moose" Squadron flew CF-5s in both trainer and tactical fighter roles. The CF-5A continued in service as a tactical fighter until 1988, when the CF-18 Hornet replaced it. The CAF continued to use CF-5Ds as advanced trainers until 1995. A total of 2,350 F-5 Freedom Fighters were produced, between 1962 and 1975; 240 of them by Canadair in Montreal (135 for the CAF and 105 for the Royal Netherlands Air Force). The Museum's CF-5A was built by Canadair in Montreal in 1970. After it was retired from the Canadian Forces in 1989, it was moved to the RCAF Memorial Museum in Trenton, Ontario. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum acquired the aircraft from the Department of National Defence in 1996.. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

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Freedom Fighter 116701

s/n

116701

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1001

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Only CF-116 marked with old style serial number (14701). Remarked as 116701 before first flight at Edwards AFB, 6 May 1968. First Canadian built F-5. Rolled out at Cartierville 6 February 1968, bearing old style RCAF serial 14701. Flown as cargo in CAF Hercules to Edwards AFB, 8 February 1968, for first flight. First flight, at Edwards AFB on 6 May 1968, by Northrop pilot Hank Chouteau. Re-marked as CAF 116701 before first flight. Used for Category II flight tests. Officially taken on strength by Mobile Command on 5 November 1968, but remained at Edwards. Crashed at Edwards AFB during these tests, on 3 December 1969. 2022-01-04

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1968-February-08 Taken on Strength 2022-01-04
1970-May-19 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116702

s/n

116702

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1002

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14702, re-marked before completion. Assembled at Cartierville. Rolled out at Cartierville on 15 April 1968, flown as cargo to Edwards AFB, 6 May 1968. First flight on 18 May 1968, at Edwards. Used to test interchangeable camera nose. Delivered to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, after these tests. On strength with No. 448 (Test) Squadron. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, in 1973. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1978. Back to AETE at Cold Lake in 1979. Seen with Camera nose at Cold Lake in May 1985. Still at AETE in 1994. In storage at Air Maintenance Development Unit, CFB Trenton, by February 1995. Reported stored at Mountain View in 1997 and 2002. To Ottawa War Museum from March 2004, still there January 2006. 2021-11-20
1968-February-07 Taken on Strength 2022-01-04
2004-April-19 Museum / Display 2022-01-04

Freedom Fighter 116703

s/n

116703

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1003

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14703, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Uplands, Ontario, on 25 January 1969. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1979 and 1985. Stored at CFB Trenton in 1987, back to No. 419 Squadron by 1989. Special markings (red and white all over) in c.1989 to 1990 for air show displays. Was on display at Kamloops Airport, in colour scheme designed by Robert Thomson and Capt. Patrick R. Penley. Stored at Mountain View in 1991. In storage at Air Maintenance Development Unit, CFB Trenton, by February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. To Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham in November 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-20
1969-January-14 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-November-01 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116704

s/n

116704

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1004

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14704, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake by 1975. Seen with camera nose in 1980. Still with 434 Squadron when seen at Prestwick in September 1977, and Nellis AFB in 1981 and 1982. Stored in 1989 and 1991. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1992. Stored at Trenton in 1992 and 1995. Originally scheduled for Avionics Upgrade Program, but did not receive it. Replaced by 116754 in this program. In storage at CFD Mountain View in 1997 and 2002. On display at Museum at town of Cold Lake, Alberta by May 2006. 2021-11-20
1971-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2006-May-30 Museum / Display 2022-01-04

Freedom Fighter 116705

s/n

116705

inst

A 711

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1005

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14705, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Became instructional airframe A711 on 22 October 1969, returned to flying status on 4 June 1982. Operated in aggressor markings by No. 419 Squadron, and with flight refuelling probe, 1984. With No. 433 Squadron, dates not known. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988 and 1989. Stored at CFB Trenton in 1990. Back to No. 419 Squadron by 1992, still there in 1994. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications c.1995. In storage at Bristol Aerospace, Winnipeg, Manitoba in February 1995. Delivered to Botswana on 22 March 1997 by Bristol Aerospace. Botswana Defence Force serial OJ 1. Operated by Z28 Squadron at Thebephatshwa Air Base, near Molepolole, Botswana in October 2002. 2021-11-20
   1969-October-22 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1982-June-04 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
   1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 228

Freedom Fighter 116706

s/n

116706

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1006

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14706, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Later to 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Still with this Squadron when seen at Prestwick in September 1977. Later with No. 434 Squadron, seen at Cold Lake with this Squadron in May 1979. With 433e when it was destroyed in non-fatal crash during low level training, near Bagotville, on 13 December 1979. Pilot ejected. Also reported as engine failure on take off? 2021-11-20

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1980-November-03 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116707

s/n

116707

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1007

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14707, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, left Cartierville on 27 October, arrived 29 October 1969. First single seater delivered to Cold Lake. Delivery pilot was Capt. Jake Miller, later to be 434 Squadron solo demo pilot for 1970 to 1974. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1973 and 1977. Stored at CFB Trenton c.1982 to 1985. Back to 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1986. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1988 and 1989. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In use with Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in August 1994, and in February 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at Mountain View by 1996. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 1 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Transported to Calgary in early 2006, reported destined for a local museum. Publicly unveiled in June 2007, on pedestal at Museum of the Regiments, in Calgary. Still there in 2010. 2021-11-20
1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2006-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116708

s/n

116708

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1008

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14708, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, on 10 November 1969. First single seater to this unit. With this unit when it was written off in mid air collision with 116718 on 21 August 1970. 2021-11-20

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1969-November-10 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1970-September-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116709

s/n

116709

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1009

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14709, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec, for use by 433e L'Escadre de Combat. Operated with camera nose and flight refuelling probe. Seen at CFB Trenton in 1980. Seen at Nellis AFB in January 1981, with photo nose. Visited California in spring of 1982. Visited CFB Shearwater in September 1984. With No. 434 Squadron by 1987. To storage in 1990. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton in February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. To Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham November 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-20
1970-January-27 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116710

s/n

116710

inst

911 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1010

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14710, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. To No. 434 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta by 1976. Seen at Prestwick, UK in September 1977. To CFB North Bay for Exercise Roving Fire in November 1977. At Cold Lake in this unit's markings in 1982. In storage at CFB Trenton in 1987. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in July 1991. Classified as Instructional Airframe 911B on 24 August 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116710. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario in February 1995. Parked outside of Museum at CFB Borden by May 2006, still there October 2008. Displayed inside the Museum by early 2012. 2021-11-20
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-August-24 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116711

s/n

116711

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1011

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14711, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Later to 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec. With this unit when it crashed on 3 January 1974, after entering a flat spin. 2021-11-20

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-May-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1974-July-10 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116712

s/n

116712

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1012

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14712, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake by 1975. Fitted with camera nose for missions over Soviet Arctic research station on 25 April 1977. Still with 434 Squadron when it visited Twenthe, Holland in October 1978, and Montreal in May 1986. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake by April 1987, when it visited Teesside, UK and CFB Baden in Germany. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1989, still there in February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. To Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham November 2005. Some pieces reported still at Mountain View in July 2006. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-20
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116713

s/n

116713

inst

774 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1013

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14713, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Later to No. 434 Squadron. With this unit for Exercise Perfect Season at CFB Petawawa in January 1977, basing out of CFB North Bay, Ontario. With No. 419 Squadron, dates not known. Became instructional airframe 774B on 7 September 1979. In use as a training aid at CFB Borden in 1984 and 1994. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. To Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham November 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-22
   1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1979-September-07 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 229

Freedom Fighter 116714

s/n

116714

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1014

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14714, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, where it served with No. 434 Squadron. Seen at Abbotsford air show in August 1972. With No. 419 Squadron in 1979, 1982 and 1985. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake in 1990. Back to 419 Squadron by 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. To Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham November 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-22
1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116715

s/n

116715

inst

A 855

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1015

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14715, re-marked before completion. Used at Edwards AFB for company trials. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta after these trials. With No. 448 Squadron at Cold Lake. With No. 419 Squadron in 1979, 1982, 1983 and 1994. Became instructional airframe A855 on 7 March 1986, but apparently returned to flight status by 1994. Originally scheduled for Avionics Upgrade Program, but did not receive modifications. Replaced by 116764 in this program. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Preserved, displayed at CFB Kingston, Ontario by October 2000, still there December 2005. 2021-11-22
1969-December-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1986-March-07 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 231

Freedom Fighter 116716

s/n

116716

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1016

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14716, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec for use by 433e L'Escadre de Combat. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. Appeared in Yellowknife air show in May, 1983, in No. 419 Squadron colours. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with 419 Squadron in 1994. Stored at Trenton in 1995,and at Mountain View in 1995. To Bristol Aerospace in June 1996 for further upgrading, in preparation for delivery to Botswana. Delivered to Botswana on 22 March 1997. Their serial OJ 3. 2021-11-22
1969-December-27 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116717

s/n

116717

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1017

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14717, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Reported with No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1972. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat in 1975, and in 1981 when it was seen at Nellis AFB, Nevada. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Bagotville in 1984. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1987 and 1990. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by July 1991, still there in February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-22
1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2006-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116718

s/n

116718

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1018

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Known Squadron Assignments: ;433

Originally ordered as RCAF 14718, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Written off after mid air collision with 116708 on 21 August 1970, while with 433e L'Escadre de Combat. Capt. J.D.J.B.R. Lambert killed in this aircraft. 2021-12-21

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-January-15 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1971-May-04 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14
1970-August-21 KIFA RCAF Captain Joseph Denis Jean Bernard Lambert 2021-07-20

Freedom Fighter 116719

s/n

116719

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1019

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14719, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron, dates not known. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alta. in 1983 and 1987. Received upgrades at Bristol Aerospace in 1989. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, dates not known. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Operational with No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in September 1991 and in February 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. To Bristol Aerospace in June 1996 for preparation for delivery to Botswana, delivered there on 23 March 1997. Their serial OJ 4. 2021-11-22
1969-December-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1997-March-23 Sold as Surplus 2021-11-22

Freedom Fighter 116720

s/n

116720

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1020

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14720, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Served with 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec. in 1982, 1983 and 1986. Crashed on 12 November 1987 while with No. 434 TAC(F) Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB. Entered a spin after losing control at high altitude during dissimilar Air Combat Manoeuvring training near Tyndall AFB, Florida. Capt. M. Singh ejected into Gulf of Mexico, survived. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1969-December-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1988-May-05 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116721

s/n

116721

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1021

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14721, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1978. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake in 1979 and 1982. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, dates not known. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1990. Special air show markings (red and white all over) as 1992 to 1994 solo display aircraft, the "Moose Bird". Was seen at Kamloops Airport during an air show in this colour scheme that was designed by Robert Thomson. In storage at the Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1995. At RCAF Memorial Museum in Trenton, Ontario by summer of 2000. Still there in 2009. 2021-11-22
1969-October-22 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116722

s/n

116722

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1022

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

s/n

116726

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1026

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14726, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec for use by 433e L'Escadre de Combat. Still with this Squadron when it visited Fairbanks, Alaska in May 1972, and Lossiemouth, UK in 1977. With no. 434 and 419 Squadrons, dates not known. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1982, still there in February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. At Mountain View by June 1995. Reported assigned to Canadian Museum of Flight, but transferred to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham. Present location unclear. 2021-11-22
1970-January-27 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1992-March-24 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

s/n

116730

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1030

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14730, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. in 1978, 1979, 1982 and 1983, and then 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Also with No. 434 Squadron, dates not known. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. Stored at CFD Mountain view by June 1995. Reported stored outdoors at "museum" in Cambellford, Ontario in August 2009, in aggressor paint scheme. Still there in 2012. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1998-June-18 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116731

s/n

116731

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1031

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14731, re-marked before completion. Taken on strength on 10 July 1970. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec by September 1974, when it was seen at Lossiemouth, UK. With this unit when it crashed on 20 May 1977. Pilot ejected safely. Aircraft came down in St. Lawrence River. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-June-11 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1977-September-26 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116732

s/n

116732

inst

A 747

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1032

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14732, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1973. Became instructional airframe A747 on 2 July 1974. Returned to flight status on 16 August 1976. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1982,1983 and 1985. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988. Back to No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1990 and 1992. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace, Winnipeg, in February 1995. Later stored at Trenton. Back to Bristol Aerospace in June 1996, being prepared for export. Delivered to Botswana in October 1997. Their serial OJ 6. With Z28 Squadron at Thebephatshwa Air Base, near Molepolole, Botswana. 2021-11-22
   1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1974-July-02 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   1976-August-16 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
   1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 229

Freedom Fighter 116733

s/n

116733

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1033

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14733, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Used to test Canadair designed camera nose. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it was seen at McChord AFB, Washington in June 1974, at Goose Bay in August 1978 and at Lossiemouth, UK in October 1986. Seen with camera nose and with refuelling probe while with this Squadron. Also with No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988. Stored at CFB Trenton by May 1990. Reported with 433 Squadron in September 1992, possibly just displayed in Squadron markings (Squadron had converted to CF-18 by then). Preserved, displayed at Bagotville by August 1993. Still there in 2009, deteriorating. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1991-August-09 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116734

s/n

116734

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1034

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14734, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec, where it served with 433e L'Escadre de Combat. With No. 1 Flying Training School at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1975. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979 and 1982. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace, Winnipeg, in February 1995. Delivered to Botswana 22 March 1997. Their serial OJ 2. Damaged at Gaberone airport in a gear up landing shortly after delivery, while practicing for an air show. Apparently repaired, reported with Z28 Squadron at Thebephatshwa Air Base, near Molepolole, Botswana in October 2002. 2021-11-22
1970-January-27 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116735

s/n

116735

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1035

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Known Squadron Assignments: ;433

Originally ordered as RCAF 14735, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Seen at Frobisher Bay, NWT, during exercises in June 1972. With No. 1 Flying Training School at CFB Cold Lake in 1975. Destroyed in crash on 26 February 1981, while with 433e L'Escadre de Combat. Dove into a lake 60 miles south of Bagotville during Aerial Combat Manoeuvring training, Capt. L.G. Boutin killed. Some wreckage reported stored at CFD Mountain View in 1990, not confirmed. 2021-12-21

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-August-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1984-January-16 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14
Canada

1981-February-26 KIFA RCAF Captain Leonce Germain Boutin 2023-06-14

Freedom Fighter 116736

s/n

116736

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1036

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14736, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it was seen at Prestwick, UK in September 1977. Later with No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Stored at CFB Trenton in September 1987. Preserved, displayed at Cold Lake by May 1990. On display at main gate to CFB Cold Lake by 2010. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-August-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1988-November-10 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116737

s/n

116737

inst

905 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1037

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14737, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Served with No. 434 Squadron in 1974 when it was seen at Prestwick, UK. Still with this Squadron in 1982, and later at CFB Chatham, NB. Stored at Trenton in 1984 and 1990. Became instructional airframe 905B on 3 April 1994. Had been Canadian Forces 116737. At Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario in March 1994, being used for battlefield damage repair. Still there in 2001. Used for battle damage repair training, reported not to be sold. 2021-11-22
   1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1988-April-26 Struck off Strength possible date withdrawn from service 2020-07-14
   1993-April-03 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116738

s/n

116738

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1038

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14738, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, QC in 1975, 1982, 1983 and 1984. Also with No. 434 Sqn at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988. Reported used for R&D projects, no further information. In storage at AMDU at CFB Trenton by Sep 1989, still there in Feb 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. At CFD Mountain View in Jun 1995. Struck off and transferred to David J. Carlawâ€™s Memorial Military Museum in Campbellford, ON. It was purchased by Stonehenge Museum owner, James mith, from the Memorial Military Museum in October 1998. Under Mr. Smithâ€™s direction, the aircraft was given USAF markings and on 30 Jul 2015 was mounted on a post near the museum in Crystal Lakes, Montana 2022-01-05
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1998-June-18 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116739

s/n

116739

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1039

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14739, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it was seen at Lossiemouth, UK in September 1974. Visited Portage, in this unit's colours in 1983. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1989 and 1990. Stored at CFB Trenton in 1991. Preserved, displayed at CFB Trenton, Ontario by April 1995. On a pole in front of the Holiday Inn in Trenton by 2000. Still there in 2012. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1994-October-24 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116740

s/n

116740

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1040

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14740, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat when it visited California in 1983. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Bagotville in 1983. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB when it visited CFB Baden, Germany in April 1987. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake in 1989. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in 1990. Special air show markings (red and white all over) as "Moose Bird". At London, Ontario air show in this scheme, summer of 1992. Mounted on pedestal at Fulton Field, Kamloops, BC, on 17 June 1995. (Fulton Field is named after first commander of 419 Squadron, W/C J. "Moose" Fulton, lost in action July 1942.) This colour scheme was designed by Robert Thomson. Still there in January 2006. 2021-11-22
1971-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1995-June-30 Museum / Display placed on display at Kamloops, BC 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116741

s/n

116741

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1041

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14741, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Used by Aerospace Experimental Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, instrumented to record airframe loads. Written off after crash on 2 March 1976, still with AETE. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-August-05 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1976-October-12 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116742

s/n

116742

inst

900 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1042

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14742, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, where it served with No. 419 Squadron. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat when it visited Lossiemouth, UK in November 1975, and California in 1983. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in 1988. Back to No. 419 Squadron, with them in July 1989. Became instructional airframe 900B on 3 April 1993, used as a cockpit procedures trainer. In storage at Bristol Aerospace, Winnipeg, in December 1994. Reported damaged in handling accident at CFD Mountain View in summer of 1995. Front fuselage in storage at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in May 2006. Still there in 2009, stored for Cold Lake Museum. Nose section on display at Cold Lake Museum by 2010. Reported sold to Botswana, but that may just have been pieces of the airframe for spares. 2021-11-22
   1970-October-13 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1991-June-17 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   1994-April-14 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116743

s/n

116743

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1043

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat when it visited Lossiemouth, UK in November 1975 and Prestwick, UK in September 1977. With No. 434 Squadron when it visited Nellis AFB in 1983, and Eggebeck, Germany in 1987. Still with this Squadron in 1988, carried squadron markings on tail. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, dates not known. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. At CFD Mountain View in 2000, partially disassembled. Reported assigned to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum, fuselage reported stored at Markham in June 2000. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1992-March-24 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116744

s/n

116744

inst

906 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1044

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14744, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake by 1975, operated with camera nose. Given temporary all-over camouflage for Maple Flag Eleven, 1983. With 434 Squadron at CFB Chatham, NB in mid 1980s. Stored at CFB Trenton by 1987. Classified Instructional Airframe 906B on 3 April 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116744. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario for battlefield damage repair in March 1994. Still there in 2001. Used for battle damage repair training, reported not to be sold. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-April-03 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116745

s/n

116745

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1045

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14745, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1972 and 1979. With No. 434 Squadron, when it visited Eggebeck, Germany in 1980 and California in 1983. Stored at CFD Mountain View in 1984, but reported back at CFB Bagotville in 1986. Stored at Trenton again by 1991. Later used for spares. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-September-05 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1988-May-26 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116746

s/n

116746

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1046

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14746, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1975. With No. 434 Squadron at cold Lake late in 1975. Served with No. 419 Squadron in 1979, 1982, 1983 and 1989. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1989. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFD Mountain View by February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. Some parts may have been used in aircraft seen in parking lot at Land Force Central Headquarters at Downsview in May 2007, with no visible serials. Still there in 2009. Reported destined for the Museum at Downsview, but had not been transferred there by the time the Museum shut down in 2012. 2021-11-22
1971-June-08 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1998-June-18 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116747

s/n

116747

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1047

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14747, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it visited Lossiemouth, UK in November 1975, still with this Squadron in 1982 and 1985. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, dates not known. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFD Mountain View by September 1989, still there in February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. Reported assigned to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham, Ontario. Fuselage reported stored at Markham in 2000 and 2005, present location unclear. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1992-March-24 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116748

s/n

116748

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1048

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14748, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. To Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1972. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it visited Prestwick, UK in June 1978. With No. 434 Squadron Bagotville in 1983. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1988 and 1990. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. To Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum, Halifax International Airport, spring of 1998. Repainted in 434 Squadron markings from 1980s. On display at museum in 2009. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1998-March-27 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116749

s/n

116749

inst

A 887

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1049

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14749, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron when it took part in Open Challenge IV in September 1975, equipped with a photo nose. Still with this unit in 1982, and when it took part in Red Flag in 1984. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat in 1983. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1988. Became instructional airframe A887 on 9 May 1988, used at Cold Lake. Preserved, on display at Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba by April 1995. 2022-01-05
   1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1987-October-19 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   1993-February-04 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 232

Freedom Fighter 116750

s/n

116750

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1050

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14750, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake when it operated from UK in May 1971, including refuelling trials with an RAF Victor tanker. Still with this Squadron when it took part in Red Flag exercise at Nellis AFB in 1981. Also with 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville in 1982 and 1984. With No. 434 Squadron at Bagotville in 1987 and 1988. Used by No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake in 1989. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by May 1990, still there in February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. At CFD Mountain View in June 1995. Reported assigned to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum at Markham, Ontario. Fuselage reported stored at Markham in 2000 and 2005, present location unclear. 2021-11-22
1970-September-15 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2000-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116751

s/n

116751

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1051

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14751, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake when it visited Luke AFB in April 1977. Carried squadron marking on tail, plus speed bird on intake. With this unit in 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1989,still there in February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Reported assigned to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. Present location unclear. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116752

s/n

116752

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1052

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Known Squadron Assignments: Aerospace

Originally ordered as RCAF 14752, re-marked before completion. Never delivered. Crashed on third flight on 16 June 1970, during company trials. Pilot Capt. John Peter Felix, of No. 204 Canadian Forces Technical Services Detachment, never ejected, and was killed. Oxygen starvation suspected, but never proved. Taken on strength after crash for accounting purposes. 2022-10-28

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-September-21 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1970-September-21 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments 2020-07-14
1970-June-16 KIFA RCAF Captain Peter John Felix CD 2023-02-08

Freedom Fighter 116753

s/n

116753

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1053

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14753, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron when it visited Prestwick, UK in September 1977 and California in 1983. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1989. With No. 433 Squadron, dates not known. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Being disassembled for spares at that time. Fuselage in storage at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in May 2006. Still there in 2009, stored for Cold Lake Museum. Front fuselage reported in Cold Lake Museum. 2022-01-07
1970-July-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1992-March-24 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116754

s/n

116754

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1054

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14754, re-marked before completion. Damaged during company trials in June 1970, repaired before final delivery. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1976. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment for rocket firing trials in 1979 and 1989. With No. 419 Squadron in spring of 1990. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in February 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Delivered to Botswana in October 1997. Their serial OJ 7. With Z28 Squadron at Thebephatshwa Air Base, near Molepolole, Botswana. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116755

s/n

116755

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1055

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Known Squadron Assignments: 419

Originally ordered as RCAF 14755, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Later to 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Was with No. 419 F(T) Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta when it crashed near Cold Lake on 7 June 1977. Struck the ground at high speed during Air Combat Manoeuvring training, Capt. R.R. Challoner killed. 2022-10-28

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-August-17 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1977-October-07 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14
Canada

1977-June-07 KIFA RCAF Captain Robert Russel Challoner CD 2024-01-25

Freedom Fighter 116756

s/n

116756

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1056

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14756, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec when it visited Fairford, UK in May 1972. Still with this Squadron when it crashed 12 May 1974 at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, during Exercise Open Challenge II. Pilot started run on wrong target at Jimmy Lake Range, and attempted steep corrective turn at low altitude when he noted his error. Aircraft lost altitude, struck trees. Pilot ejected with aircraft in steep nose up attitude, picked up by rescue helicopter. Aircraft completely destroyed by post impact fire. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-October-21 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1974-November-27 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116757

s/n

116757

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1057

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14757, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Later to No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, carried squadron markings on tail, and speed bird on intake. Took part in gun camp at CFB Portage, Manitoba in December 1974 while with this unit. Stored at CFB Trenton by May 1989. Preserved, on display at RCAF Memorial Museum at CFB Trenton, Ontario by April 1995. On display at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton by June 2000, believed to be on loan from RCAF Museum. Still at Hamilton in 2021. 2021-11-20

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1989-May-08 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116758

s/n

116758

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1058

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14758, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1979. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, dates not known. Later to 434 Squadron, carried squadron markings on tail. Used by Schooner Bluenose demo team in 1980s. With No. 419 Squadron when it was seen at Teesside, UK and CFB Baden, Germany in April 1987. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1989, still there in February 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by June 1995. Still there, inside Hanger 3, in October 2005. Assigned to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in Markham in November 2005. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. 2021-11-22
1970-August-20 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
2005-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116759

s/n

116759

inst

912 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1059

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14759, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alta. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec in `978 and 1981. With No. 434 Squadron when it visited CFB Lahr, Germany in January 1983, and California later in 1983. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1990. In storage at CFB Trenton in August 1991. Back with No. 419 Squadron, in aggressor camouflage, in 1992. Classified as Instructional Airframe 912B on 24 August 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116759. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario in February 1995. Parked outside of Museum at CFB Borden by May 2006, still there in May 2012. 2021-11-22
1970-September-15 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-August-24 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116760

s/n

116760

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1060

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14760, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Written off after crash on 2 May 1976, while being delivered from storage to No. 419 TF(T) Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Major G. Kennedy ejected at 300 feet AGL. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-December-02 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1977-April-22 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116761

s/n

116761

inst

773 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1061

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14761, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. Later to No. 419 F(T) Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, Alta. With this unit when it crashed on 12 February 1979 near Cold Lake, after pilot ejected. Landing gear inadvertently extended during a high G turn, resulting in major airframe damage. Wreck still in use as training aid, number 116761B and later 733B from 23 April 1979. Still in use 4 years after crash. Identifiable remains of fuselage still in storage at CFB Cold Lake in May 2006. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
   1970-August-20 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
   1979-April-23 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14
   1983-October-18 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 229

Freedom Fighter 116762

s/n

116762

inst

907 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1062

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14762, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron when it visited Fairford, UK in May 1972, and Eggebeck, Germany in June 1980. To Nellis AFB, Nevada in December 1981 for Red Flag exercise. Seen at CFB Trenton in May 1984. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment in August 1984. Stored at CFB Trenton by 1987, and at CFD Mountain View by 1989. Classified as Instructional Airframe 907B on 3 April 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116762. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario for battlefield damage repair 907B, in March 1994. In fire training area at Borden by May 2006, still marked 907B and "ABDR TRAINING AID". Still in fire training area in March 2012. Used for battle damage repair training, reported not to be sold. 2021-11-22
1970-December-16 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-April-03 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116763

s/n

116763

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1063

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14763, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1979, 1982, 1983 and 1985. Operated in aggressor camouflage, coded "63". With No. 434 Squadron in 1988. Back with 419 Squadron in May 1990. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake in 1993 and 1994. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995, still there in June 1996. Assigned to Canada Aviation and Space Museum when struck off, on display at Rockcliffe by May 2007. 2022-01-07
1970-August-20 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1997-September-29 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116764

s/n

116764

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1064

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14764, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1979, 1982 and 1983. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 Squadron again in 1994. Stored at Bristol Aerospace, at Winnipeg, by February 1995. Delivered to Botswana October 1997. Their serial OJ 8. 2021-11-22
1970-August-20 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116765

s/n

116765

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1065

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14765, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1979 and 1983. With No. 434 Squadron, dates not known. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with 419 Squadron in February 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at Bristol Aerospace at Winnipeg by June 1997. Delivered to Botswana in October 1997. Their serial OJ 9. With Z28 Squadron at Thebephatshwa Air Base, near Molepolole, Botswana in October 2002. 2021-11-22
1970-April-07 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116766

s/n

116766

inst

908 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1066

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14766, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1972 and 1975. Later to No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake, with them in 1979 and 1985. Stored at CFB Trenton in 1987 and 1991. Classified as Instructional Airframe 908B on 3 April 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116766. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario in March 1994, still there in 2001. Still on Canadian Forces books in early 2012? Used for battle damage repair training, reported not to be sold. 2021-11-22
1970-December-16 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-April-03 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116767

s/n

116767

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1067

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

s/n

116771

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1071

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Known Squadron Assignments: 434

Originally ordered as RCAF 14771, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay or CFB Trenton. With No. 434 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1976, when it visited Leeuwarden, Holland. Still with No. 434 Squadron at CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1982. Crashed 20 nautical miles north of Bagotville on 20 January 1983 while with this unit. Lt. A.G. Paterson killed. 2022-10-28

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1970-August-20 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1984-January-16 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14
1983-January-20 KIFA RCAF Lieutenant Alan Gordon Paterson 2022-01-19

s/n

116784

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1084

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14784, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1979. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec in 1980s. Received structural upgrades in 1989. Originally scheduled for Avionics Upgrade Program, but did not receive modifications. May have been updated prior to delivery to Botswana? With No. 434 Squadron in 1984. Back with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in 1994 and early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. In storage at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Delivered to Botswana in October 1997. Their serial OJ 10. 2021-11-22
1971-February-01 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1996-June-30 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116785

s/n

116785

inst

909 B

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1085

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14785, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at that base in 1976 and 1986. With No. 434 Squadron in 1987. Stored at CFB Trenton by May 1988. Withdrawn from use on 8 May 1989. Classified as Instructional Airframe 909B on 3 April 1993. Had been Canadian Forces 116785. In use at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering, CFB Borden, Ontario in March 1994. Seen at the Radiation Safety Training Area in 2006, still there in October 2008. Stored in the fire training area at Borden by 2011. Still in fire training area in March 2012. Used for battle damage repair training, reported not to be sold. 2021-11-22
1971-February-01 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1993-April-03 Classified Instructional 2020-07-14

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 233

Freedom Fighter 116786

s/n

116786

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1086

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14786, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay. Sold to Venezuela, their serial 9348, never operated by CAF. Delivered on 13 April 1972 (also reported as 7 June 1972?). Designated VF-5A. With 36 Squadron in 1990 and 1992. To Singapore for upgrades in 1993, redesignated as VF-5Au. With 12 Wing at Barquisimeto in 1998. Crashed in Venezuela, 21 May 2000. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1971-March-24 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1972-March-29 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116787

s/n

116787

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1087

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14787, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay. Sold to Venezuela, their serial 8792, never operated by CAF. Delivered on 12 June 1972. With 36 Squadron in 1990. Reported damaged at Barquisimeto late 2000. Some parts still stored at Barquisimeto in 2001, along with parts from 9456 (ex CAF 116783). 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1971-June-15 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1972-May-26 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116788

s/n

116788

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1088

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14788, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay. Sold to Venezuela, their serial 9215, never operated by CAF. Delivered on 7 (or 12?) June 1972. Redesignated VF-5A. Damaged at Barquisimeto on 27 November 1992, apparently not repaired. Fuselage stored at Palo Negro in 2002. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1971-April-06 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1972-May-26 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116789

s/n

116789

m/d

CL‑219‑1A10

c/n

1089

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116A, CF-5

Originally ordered as RCAF 14789, re-marked before completion. Last CF-116A built, and last delivered to CAF. Delivered direct to storage at CFB North Bay, Ontario, 21 September 1971, taken on strength that day. Never operated by CAF. To Venezuela, their serial 8707, delivered on 12 June 1972. With 36 Squadron in 1990. Destroyed at Barquisimeto on 27 November 1992. Possibly collision with 6719 (ex 116767), destroyed same day. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1971-August-18 Taken on Strength 2020-07-14
1972-May-26 Struck off Strength 2020-07-14

Freedom Fighter 116801

s/n

116801

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2001

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14801, re-marked before completion. First Canadian built 2 seat F-5, first Canadian built F-5 to have first flight in Canada. Taken on strength on 3 October 1968. Delivered to Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, CFB Uplands, Ontario on 19 Dec 1968. Moved to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, September 1971. Used for towed target trials at Cold Lake. With AETE in 1982, with No. 419 Squadron in 1983. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with AETE in 1994. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995, with 2559 flying hours reported. Delivered to Botswana on 18 September 1996 by Bristol Aerospace, on board an AN124 freighter. Botswanian serial number OJ21. 2021-11-22
1968-August-28 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116802

s/n

116802

inst

A 772

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2002

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14802, re-marked before completion. First production delivery to CAF, when delivered to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, on 5 November 1968. Used by No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake. Later to No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake by 1985. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat at CFB Bagotville, dates not known. Became instructional airframe A772 on 16 March 1979. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Back with No. 419 Squadron in 1993. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Delivered to Botswana on 18 September 1996. Their serial OJ 22. Still in use in 2004. 2021-11-22
   1968-October-18 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
   1979-March-16 Classified Instructional 2020-07-15
   1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-15

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 229

Freedom Fighter 116803

s/n

116803

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2003

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14803, re-marked before completion. Used for company trials at Edwards AFB. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alta. after these trials. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake. Later to storage, then to Venezuela as 1269. Delivered on 11 February 1972. Operated by 36 Squadron. Reported written off in 1990. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1968-December-03 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
1972-February-03 Struck off Strength 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116804

s/n

116804

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2004

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14804, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta to No. 434 (OT) Squadron. Crashed on 3 March 1969, the first CF-5 loss. Crew ejected safely after no success relighting after dual compressor stalls. Aircraft landed upright in snow south of Beacon Hill, Saskatchewan (about 15 miles east of Cold Lake), but badly damaged. Fuselage reported in use at Bristol Aerospace at Winnipeg in 1989, as mock up for the avionics upgrade program. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1968-December-10 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
1969-August-14 Struck off Strength 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116805

s/n

116805

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2005

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14805, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alta. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1977 and 1989. Operated in aggressor markings, coded "05". With No. 433 and 434 Squadrons, dates not known. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Back with No. 419 Squadron in 1994. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 2 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still at Mountain View in July 2007. Registered as N805FF to Freedom Fighters 2 LLC of Amherst, New Hampshire in November 2007. Owned by Dash One LLC of Wilmington, Delaware by January 2008. Reported sold to Aero Vision International of Muskegon, Michigan, as N805FF, had left Mountain View by late 2008. Registered to Lewis Fighter Fleet of San Antonio, Texas in December 2010, still as N805FF. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2007-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116806

s/n

116806

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2006

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14806, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1975 and 1976. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1978 and 1985. In aggressor marks 1978. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by September 1987, still there in February 1995. Stored at Mountain View in June 1995. Reported scrapped by May 2003. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2003-June-30 Scrapped 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116807

s/n

116807

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2007

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14807, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in aggressor markings, coded "07". With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. Used in late 1970s by "Rut Zulu" demonstration team. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1987. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Reported stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995, still there in October 2005. Still there January 2006, on the AETSS ramp. Stored inside, disassembled, at CFD Mountain View by September 2007. Still there in October and November 2008, inside hanger. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010. Reported moved from Mountain View by 27 June 2011. Registered as N807LG to Logix Global Inc. of Deleware in January 2012. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Registered as N807LG to Aircraft Holdings One LLC of Huntsville, Alabama in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N807AV in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. This registration renewed in June 2014, to Aerovisionsa Hloldings 1 Corporation. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2012-May-01 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116808

s/n

116808

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2008

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14808, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Later sold To Venezuela as 2327. Left CFB Trenton, Ont., in Venezuelan markings, on 11 February 1972. Reported crashed in Venezuela in 1990. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1969-February-04 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
1972-February-03 Ownership Transferred 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116809

s/n

116809

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2009

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14809, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Operated in aggressor markings, coded "09". Still with this Squadron in 1984. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1987. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Back with No. 419 Squadron by June 1989, still there in 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by April 1994, still there in February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 1 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Reported on display at Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Museum, Montreal. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116810

s/n

116810

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2010

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14810, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake in 1979 and 1987. With No. 419 Squadron at cold Lake in 1988. Received structural upgrade late 1980s, back with 419 Squadron in 1990 and 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Stored at Mountain View in June 1995, still there in September 2001. Delivered to Canadian Air Land Sea Museum in August 2002. Stored outdoors at Markham, Ontario airport by July 2007. Inside museum there by September 2007. Seen outdoors at Markham in March 2008. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2002-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116811

s/n

116811

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2011

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14811, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Used by No. 1 Canadian Forces Flight Training School and No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake. Lead aircraft in 1974 demo team "the Cobras". In long term storage at CFB Trenton by September 1982, still there in September 1983. Back with No. 419 Squadron in 1990 in aggressor colours, and in 1993. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Reported at Cold Lake in 2000, not confirmed. Delivered to Botswana in June 2000. Their serial OJ24. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2000-June-30 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116812

s/n

116812

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2012

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14812, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Used in 1974 demo team "the Cobras". In aggressor markings by 1990, coded "12". Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Back with No. 419 Squadron in 1993. Reported operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment in 1994. Still with No. 419 Squadron in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Moved to Mountain View by 1997. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007, wrapped in plastic. Still outside, wrapped in foil, by August 2008. Still there in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010 and October 2010. Reported left Mountain View on 13 July 2011. Seen in storage at Red Eagle Avionics, Wilmington, Delaware in October 2011. Registered as N812MX to Logix Global Inc. of Deleware in January 2012. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Registered as N812MX to Aircraft Holdings One LLC of Huntsville, Alabama in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N812AV in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. This registration renewed in June 2014, to Aerovisionsa Hloldings 1 Corporation. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2011-June-30 to Civil Register Canadian 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116813

s/n

116813

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2013

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14813, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. On static display at CFB Namao on Armed Forces Day, 1969. May have been first public display of type. Operated by 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec., in aluminum paint, by 1974. Also operated by 434 Squadron. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1990 and 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Nose section in use as recruiting aid by 2007, still in aggressor markings. Reportedly owned by Public Affairs Exhibits. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2006-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116814

s/n

116814

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2014

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14814, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Still with this Squadron in 1979. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Back with 419 Squadron in 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Moved to Mountain View by 1997. Fuselage stored outside at CFD Mountain View in summer of 2004. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Later on display at St. Jeans, Quebec. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116815

s/n

116815

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2015

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14815, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Still with this Squadron in178, in aggressor markings, coded "15". Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Back with 419 Squadron in 1993. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. On static display at Trenton in June 1996, marked "Pontiac built for flyers". Reported still stored at CFB Trenton in October 2005. Still there January 2006, on the AETSS ramp. Seen at Wetaskawin, Alberta in October 2006, probably en route to Reynolds Museum. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-15
2006-June-30 Museum / Display 2020-07-15

Freedom Fighter 116816

s/n

116816

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2016

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Known Squadron Assignments: 419

Originally ordered as RCAF 14816, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 434 Squadron. With No. 419 Squadron by 1979, in aggressor markings, coded "16". Written off after crash 105 miles NE of Cold Lake on 7 March 1983, while with No. 419 TF(T) Squadron. Hit a frozen lake during low altitude turn, killing Capt. T.A. McKenzie. 2022-10-28

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
1984-January-16 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16
1983-March-07 KIFA RCAF Captain Terrance Allan McKenzie 2021-07-20

Freedom Fighter 116817

s/n

116817

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2017

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14817, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron, in aluminum paint finish. With this unit when it crashed on 22 December 1983, left runway while landing at Westover AFB, Mass. Reported as landing gear collapse. Wreckage reported at CFD Mountain View in 1986. Wreckage stored at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by March 1994. 2021-11-22

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
1984-February-23 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116818

s/n

116818

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2018

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14818, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec for use by 433e L'Escadre de Combat. Later to No. 434 Squadron. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1979, 1982 and 1983. Back with 434 Squadron in 1988. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Still outside, wrapped in foil, by August 2008. Still stored outside at Mountain View in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010 and October 2010. Left Mountain View on 28 July 2011. Seen in storage at Red Eagle Avionics, Wilmington, Delaware in October 2011. Registered as N818LG to Logix Global Inc. of Deleware in January 2012. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N818AV in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Florida in July 2103. Noted as new registration pending in July 2015. Registered as N818LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016. 2021-11-22
1969-August-05 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116819

s/n

116819

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2019

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Known Squadron Assignments: 419

Originally ordered as RCAF 14819, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 419 TF(T) Squadron at Cold Lake, in aggressor markings. Used in mid 1970s by "Rut Zulu" demonstration team. With No. 434 Squadron in 1979. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. With 419 Squadron when it crashed at Cold Lake Weapons Range on 10 January 1992. Struck the ground in a low level turn, killing Capt. J.D. Tait and Capt. R.G. Lloyd. Last Canadian Forces CF-5 loss. 2022-10-28
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
1993-December-01 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16
1992-January-10 KIFA RCAF Captain Richard Griffith Lloyd 2021-07-20
1992-January-10 KIFA RCAF Captain Jeffrey David Tait 2021-12-15

Freedom Fighter 116820

s/n

116820

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2020

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14820, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 419 Squadron, and Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment in early 1973, at Cold Lake. Used by AETE to test drag chutes made by Irvin Parachutes. Damaged when it struck a pelican on 9 June 1978, while returning to Cold Lake from the Primrose Lake range, at 500 knots and low altitude. Stored for several years before being repaired. Still with AETE in 1979. With 419 Squadron by 1984. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by 1997. Seen in storage, outdoors at Mountain View in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Sold to Aero Vision International of Muskegon, Michigan, as N511BZ, left Mountain View on 30 January 2007. Registered as N511BZ to Freedom Fighter Corp. of Cheektowaga, New York in February 2009. Sold to Calspan of Buffalo, New York in January 2013. 2021-11-22
1969-June-18 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2007-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116821

s/n

116821

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2021

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14821, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron in 1974, 1982 and 1983. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Still in use at Cold Lake as late as June 1995. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in June 2000, still there in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Sold by June 2008, when it was registered as N512BZ to Aerovision LLC of Rochester, NY. Reported sold to Aero Vision International of Muskegon, Michigan, as N512BZ, left Mountain View on 18 February 2008. Registered as N512BZ to Freedom Fighter Corp. of Cheektowaga, New York in February 2009. Sold to Calspan of Buffalo, New York in January 2013. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2008-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116822

s/n

116822

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2022

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14822, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to 443e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, on 25 August 1969. First two seater and first CF-116 with this unit. With No. 434 Squadron by 1979. Visited Shearwater, NS for air show in September 1982, in No. 434 markings. At CFB Bagotville with 434 Squadron in 1986. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in 1990. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by July 1991, still there in February 1995. At Mountain View in 2001, partly disassembled. Reported scrapped by May 2003 2021-11-22
1969-August-05 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2003-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116823

s/n

116823

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2023

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14823, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta for use by No. 419 Squadron. Used in 1974 demo team "the Cobras". In aggressor markings by 1978, coded "23". Used in late 1970s by "Rut Zulu" demonstration team. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in June 1997, still there in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Sold to AeroVision, left Mountain View on 18 February 2008. To US civil register as N105BD in June 2010, this registration cancelled in May 2011. Re-registered as N823MA in June 2011. Re-registered as N331TF in July 2012, to Northrop TF5-1 Corp. of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Flrodia in July 2103. To SSBM LLC of Phoenix, Arizona in December 2015. 2021-11-22
1968-December-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2008-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116824

s/n

116824

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2024

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14824, re-marked before completion. Delivered direct to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. With No. 434 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake, in aggressor markings, by 1978. Used in mid 1970s by "Rut Zulu" demonstration team. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in June 1997, still there in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Still stored outside at Mountain View in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010. Left Mountain View on 11 July 2011. Registered as N824LG in February 2012, to Logix Global Inc. of Lewis, Delaware. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N475RM in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Florida in July 2103. Noted as new registration pending in July 2015. Registered as N824LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016. 2021-11-22
1969-August-05 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

Freedom Fighter 116825

s/n

116825

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2025

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Originally ordered as RCAF 14825, re-marked before completion. Initial delivery to CFB Bagotville, Quebec. Operated by 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, in aluminum paint in 1972 and 1984. With No. 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake by 1986. On display at London, Ontario air show in June 1992 and June 1994, in 419 Squadron markings. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Stored at Mountain View in 1997 and 2000. Reported candidate for Museum transfer, then sold to Grecoair in 1997, but this deal apparently fell through. Present location and ownership not clear. 2021-11-22
1969-September-08 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2000-October-17 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

s/n

116829

inst

A 771

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2029

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 14 January 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 12 February 1974. With No. 1 Flying Training School at Cold Lake in 1975. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Became instructional airframe A771 on 16 March 1979, back to flying status by August 1986. With 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1987 and 1990. Received full avionics upgrade in early 1990s. Stored at CFB Trenton in 1991. Back to 419 Squadron in 1993. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Delivered to Botswana on 18 September 1996. Their serial OJ23.

2020-09-08
   1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
   1979-March-16 Classified Instructional 2020-07-16
   1996-June-14 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177 | 2005 229

Freedom Fighter 116830

s/n

116830

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2030

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 17 January 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 14 February 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at that base in 1982, 1983, and 1984. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake in 1989 and 1992. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Stored at CFB Trenton in September 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View in June 1997. Delivered to Botswana June 2000. Their serial OJ25.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2000-June-30 Sold as Surplus 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116831

s/n

116831

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2031

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 31 January 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 5 March 1974, for use by No. 419 Squadron, in aluminum finish. Still with this Squadron in 1979 and 1981. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment in 1985, and again in 1990. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Back to 419 Squadron in 1991. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in June 1997, still there in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Still stored outside at Mountain View in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010. Left Mountain View on 2 August 2011. Registered as N831LG in December 2011, to Logix Global Inc. of Lewes, Delaware. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N475SA in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Florida in July 2103. Noted as new registration pending in July 2015. Registered as N831LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116832

s/n

116832

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2032

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 14 February 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 23 April 1974. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment in 1982. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 984, 1990, and 1992. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Stored at Mountain View in 1997. Back to Trenton by 12 June 1999. To No. 406 (HT) Squadron at CFB Shearwater, NS as a training aid in June 2002. Stored in Shearwater Aviation Museum hanger #2, where training sessions may be viewed by the public. Still at the Museum in March 2007.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116833

s/n

116833

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2033

c/r

N15FF

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 4 March 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 28 March 1974. Used by No. 1 Canadian Forces Flight Training School. Flew right wing in 1974 squadron demo team, "The Cobras". With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. Used by Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment in 1982. Back with 419 Squadron in 1984 and 1992. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February and June 1995. Maintained in flying status at Bristol from the mid 1990s, for testing and demonstration to potential foreign buyers. Displayed at Le Bourget in June 1995. Still in use as a demonstrator in June 2006, one of the last flying CF-5s in Canada. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 2 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Left Mountain View on 10 July 2007. To US civil register August 2007 as N15FF. Reported as purchased by Ross Perot, Jr., will be used to train foreign air forces in Texas. Registered to Freedom 1 LLC of Wilmington, Delaware in October 2007. Offered for sale in 2016 for $1.8M USD

2022-01-07
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2007-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116834

s/n

116834

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2034

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 14 March 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 11 April 1974. With No. 1 Flying Training School at Cold Lake in 1975. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, in 1984 and 1985. Back with 419 Squadron in 1986. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Used for trials at Bristol Aerospace in 1992. With 419 Squadron in 1994. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Reported stored at CFB Trenton in October 2005. On static display at Shirley's Bay, Ontario by February 2007, in overall grey and blue aggressor markings. Current 2023.

2023-08-04
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116835

s/n

116835

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2035

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 10 April 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Served with No. 1 Flying Training School and No. 419 Squadron at that base. With No. 419 Squadron in 1985. to Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg by September 1989. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 2 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. At CFB Borden by June 2006, still there in May 2012. On display in Museum at Borden by June 2012. Reported registered as N835AV to Aerovision Holdings of Newark, Deleware in July 2012. Registered to "F-5 835 LLC" of Newark, Deleware in February 2015. Registered to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware in March 2016.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116836

s/n

116836

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2036

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 8 April 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 9 July 1974. With No. 1 Flying Training School at Cold Lake in 1975. Used by Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment in 1979, 1982, 1983, and 1987. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1989. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Still in use in June 1995. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007. Still outside, wrapped in foil, by August 2008. Still there in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010 and October 2010. Left Mountain View on 30 June 2011. Registered as N836LG in February 2012, to Logix Global Inc. of Lewis, Delaware. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012, reported marked N836MX, not confirmed. Registered as N475TA in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Florida in July 2103. Noted as new registration pending in July 2015. Reported stored at Tucson in November 2015, disassembled, but not confirmed. Registered as N836LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116837

s/n

116837

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2037

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 25 April 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 29 May 1974. With No. 1 Flying Training School at Cold Lake in 1975. With No. 434 Squadron in 1979, 1985, and 1988. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. With No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007, and August 2008. Still stored outside at Mountain View in November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA, but still at Mountain View in June 2010 and October 2010. Left Mountain View on 15 July 2011. Registered as N837LG in February 2012, to Logix Global Inc. of Lewis, Delaware. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N475QAM in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Flrodia in July 2103. Registered as N7R to SSBM LLC of Phoenix, Arizona in October 2015. Registered as N837LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016.

2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116838

s/n

116838

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2038

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 16 May 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 26 June 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. Received structural upgrade late 1980s. Still with 419 Squadron in 1994. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Stored at Mountain View by June 1995. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 3 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Reported on display at St. Jean, Quebec. 2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116839

s/n

116839

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2039

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 31 May 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 26 June 1974. Used by No. 1 Canadian Forces Flight Training School at Cold Lake in 1975. Used in 1974 demo team "the Cobras". With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1982, 1983 and 1984. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Maintained in flying status at Bristol from mid 1990s up to at least June 2002, for testing and demonstration to potential foreign buyers. Seen in storage, inside Hanger 2 at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Stored inside, disassembled, at CFD Mountain View by September 2007. Reported sold to Aero Vision International of Muskegon, Michigan, as N115DV, left Mountain View on 12 November 2007. On US civil register by January 2008, as N115DV, owned by Dash One LLC of Wilmington, Delaware. 2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2007-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116840

s/n

116840

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2040

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 12 June 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 13 August 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1983 and 1985. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Used by Aerospace Engineering Test establishment at Cold Lake in 1994. With No. 419 Squadron in 1995. In storage at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, February 1995. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007. Registered to MCQ LLC of Wilmington, Delaware as N840MQ in February 2008. Reported sold to Aero Vision International of Muskegon, Michigan, as N840MQ, had left Mountain View by late 2008. Listed for sale on the Internet in September 2011, for US$2,200,000. Reported then with 3068.6 hours total time, 72.4 since 1995 overhaul. Still for sale in April 2012. 2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2008-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116841

s/n

116841

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2041

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight at Cartierville on 25 June 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 12 July 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979 and 1985, in aluminum paint scheme. With No. 434 Squadron in 1987. Used as prototype for the full Avionic Update Program modifications. Rolled out at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg in August 1989, first flight in fully modified configuration on 14 June 1991. In use at Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment, CFB Cold Lake, in 1992 and in 1995. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007, August 2008, and November 2008. Reported as sold to Aero Vision in USA c.2010, but still at Mountain View in June 2010 and October 2010. Left Mountain View on 18 July 2011. Registered as N841LG in February 2012, to Logix Global Inc. of Lewis, Delaware. Sold to Tiger Aircraft of Tucson, Arizona in May 2012. Stored at New Castle Airport, Delaware, on 23 May 2012. Registered as N841AV in July 2012, to Aerovisions Holdings of Newark, Deleware. To Global Aviation International of Jupiter, Florida in July 2103. Noted as new registration pending in July 2015. Registered as N841LG to Fast Jets LLC of Tucson, Arizona in April 2016. 2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2011-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116842

s/n

116842

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2042

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 26 August 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 7 October 1974. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979. With No. 434 Squadron in 1982. Written off after crash on 9 September 1988, while with No. 419 TF(T) Squadron. Capt. R. Kujala ejected after an inadvertent gear extension during high G manoeuvring over the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. Aircraft continued in level flight for 18 minutes, CF-18s were scrambled to shoot the aircraft down if required. Crashed just east of Grande Centre, near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. 2020-07-15

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
1988-November-10 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116843

s/n

116843

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2043

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 6 September 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 26 September 1974. Used by No. 1 Flying Training School at Cold Lake. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979, 1989 and 1990. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Back with No. 419 Squadron in 1994. In storage at Aircraft Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton by February 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain view by June 1995, still there in June 2004. Scheduled for scrapping in 2004. 2020-07-15
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2004-June-30 Scrapped 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116844

s/n

116844

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2044

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Known Squadron Assignments: 419

First flight on 19 September 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 28 November 1974. With No. 1 Flying Training School in 1979. With No. 419 Squadron in 1981. Written off after stalling and crashing while attempting overshoot from flapless landing on 30 April 1982. With No. 419 TF(T) Squadron at that time. Lt. J.B. Dubanski and Maj. M.D. Branter killed. 2022-10-28

RCAF Aircraft Record Card
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
1984-January-16 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16
Canada

1982-April-30 KIFA RCAF Major Malcolm Donal Branter CD 2020-08-31
Canada

1982-April-30 KIFA RCAF Lieutenant John Blake Dubanski 2023-06-23

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116845

s/n

116845

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2045

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

First flight on 28 October 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta on 19 November 1974. With 433e L'Escadre de Combat, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, in 1976 and 1981. With No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in late 1981. Back with 433 Squadron in 1982, and when it visited Nellis AFB in Nevada on 15 October 1984. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, in early 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by June 1995. Seen in storage, outdoors at CFD Mountain View, Ontario in October 2005. Still stored outside, wrapped in plastic, in September 2007. Stored inside by October 2008. Still inside November 2008, reported being prepared for departure. Left Mountain View on 10 February 2009. Registered to Corsair Enterprises of Peninsula, Ohio in March 2009, as N845PS. To Tactical Air Support Inc. of Reno, Nevada in October 2013. 2021-11-22
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2008-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Freedom Fighter 116846

s/n

116846

m/d

CL‑219‑1A17

c/n

2046

Canadair
Montreal Canada
CF-116D, CF-5 Dual

Last Canadian built F-5, first flight on 22 November 1974. Initial delivery to CFB Cold Lake, Alta., on 31 November 1974 (also reported as January 1975?). Served with No. 419 Squadron at Cold Lake in 1979 and 1990. Received full Avionic Update Program modifications in early 1990s. Still with No. 419 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake, as late as July 1995, one of the last operational CF-5s. Stored at CFB Trenton by September 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by June 2000. Seen in storage, outdoors at Mountain View in October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007. Still there in October 2008, inside hanger. By November 2008 stored outside, in shrink wrap. Left Mountain View on 10 February 2009. Registered to Corsair Enterprises of Peninsula, Ohio in March 2009, as N846PS. To Tactical Air Support Inc. of Reno, Nevada in October 2013. 2021-11-22
1974-January-09 Taken on Strength 2020-07-16
2008-June-30 Struck off Strength 2020-07-16

📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 2005 177

Griffin Library, 17 Wing Winnipeg

Lancaster FM213

Andrew Mynarski, VC

Northrop Freedom Fighter CF-116 CF-116A CF-5 CF-5A CF-5D

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Freedom Fighter 116701

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Freedom Fighter 116719

Freedom Fighter 116720

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Freedom Fighter 116731

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Freedom Fighter 116765

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Freedom Fighter 116775