Canadair Argus 10739 - Slemon Park - Summerside, PEI
Posted by: jiggs11
N 46° 25.928 W 063° 49.719
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Well-maintained Canadair CP107 Argus Maritime Patrol and Antisubmarine aircraft on display at the former Canadian Forces Base in Summerside.
Waymark Code: WMPE0D
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 08/15/2015
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Canadian-designed and built Maritime Anti Submarine Warfare and surveillance aircraft. Argus 10739 was one of 33 aircraft that saw service with the RCAF/CF. It is one of only 5 aircraft of its type still in existence.
Argus 739's history:
22 February 1960 - Taken on strength
First used by No. 404 (MP) Squadron at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. With No. 415 (MP) Squadron at CFB Summerside, PEI after Integration but still numbered 20739.
As 10739, operated by No. 415 (Maritime Patrol) Squadron, CFB Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Became instructional airframe 749C. Preserved, and now displayed at CFB Summerside.
The Argus carried a crew of 15.
An information marker affixed to the aircraft gives the following characteristics:
Length 135' Wing Span 142'
Range 4000 NM
Speed 330 kts max
200 kts cruise
Endurance 32 hours
Engines 4 Wright R3350s 3700 hp
Weapon Load 8000 lb depth bombs and torpedoes
All up Weight 157,000 lbs
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair CP107 Argus
Tail Number: (S/N): 10739
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Slemon Park, Summerside PEI.
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
Access restrictions: Available for viewing 24/7. Visitors should not this is considered hallowed ground and should conduct themselves accordingly.
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
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