Canadair CC-109 Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan was a turboprop version of the civilian Convairliner. The Cosmo was bought to be the standard VIP Aircraft for the RCAF and replaced the Douglas DC-3 Dakota and the North American B-25 Mitchell. This Cosmo is seen flying over the Rockies sometime in the 1980's.
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412 Squadron at CFB Ottawa (S), or "Uplands" as it was usually referred-to, flew the "Cosmo", from 1960 to 1994, and the Challenger, since 1983, as V.I.P. transports in the then familiar red and white colour scheme of the Canadian Armed Forces. Although the Cosmo was retired in 1994, the Challenger continues in this role to a limited degree.
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The RCAF acquired 13 Cosmopolitans in 1960, 3 of which were leased, to provide VIP transport for members of the military and government, as well as general transportation of personnel and supplies. Between late 1966 through October 1967 the remaining RCAF Cosmos were converted from the British Napier Eland 504A turboprop to the Allison T56 family of engines and continued to serve until 1994; their duties have been taken over by the CC-142 Dash 8 and CC-144 Challenger. Cosmopolitan 109154 is seen here flying over the Rocky Mountains on its way to Comox B.C.
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