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This Yukon displays the unique red and white roundels
in use very briefly after the adoption of Canada's new flag in
1965. After a short trial period the more familiar blue, white
and red roundel was once more brought back into use. |
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The Canadair CC-106 Yukon was the backbone of air
transport for the RCAF for many years. Twelve Aircraft served from
1959 until 1971 when they were retired from service. A few still
fly tramp freighter routes around the world for commercial carriers.
The Aircraft has a top speed of 400 mph. |
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The Yukon or Canadair CL-44D used the same wing,
tail surface, and undercarriage as the Bristol Britannia and CL-28
but with local strengthening to cater for increased weight. Direct
operating costs were approximately 4 cents per ton-mile, a relatively
small price to pay for a considerable payload. To illustrate, it
could carry 2 CF-104 Starfighters, complete with engines, and fly
them to Canadian bases in Germany non-stop. |
| Last Updated: 2004-04-06 |  |
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