RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CC-106 Yukon – Photo History Photos by Dr. John Blatherwick (unless otherwise indicated) Write up by Henry Tenby
The RCAF DC-4M2 North Star replacement commenced in 1961 with the introduction of the CC-106 Canadair Yukon (military version of the CL-44) transport aircraft. This four engine turbo prop was powered by 4 Rolls Royce Tyne engines and was a derivative of the early Bristol Britannia aircraft which had already served in Canada with Canadian Pacific Air Lines.
RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 15923 at CFB Namao with another Yukon winter 1967.
The Canadair CC–106 Yukon was pressurized and could carry 134 passengers plus a crew of 10 and was the largest aircraft in Canada at the time it was introduced to service. Twelve Yukons served with the RCAF during a decade of accident free service on military troop transport, cargo and VIP government duties both within Canada and abroad.The Yukons were replaced with a fleet of 5 new Boeing 707 jetliners that were originally ordered by Western Airlines and not taken up from the Boeing factory, so the Canadian Government purchased the jets.
Two of the RCAF Yukons 15929 and 15932 that were configured as VIP transports and were used for Government work and based at Ottawa Uplands airport opertaed by RCAF 412 Squadron. The other ten RCAF Yukons were based at CFB Trenton.
The RCAF Yukons were retired and placed in storage at Saskatoon airport during 1970 and 1971 to await onward buyers. Most the RCAF Yukons were sold to aircraft brokers in Miami and continued their flying in the form of cargo haulers for airlines based in Central and South America.
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I am looking to purchase 35mm Kodachrome aircraft slide collections. Please contact me: henrytenby at gmail dot comRCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon air-to-air circa early 1960s.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 15929 at London Heathrow in the special one year only all red 1967 scheme in November 1967.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 15924 at Vancouver in the mid 1960s.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair Yukon 15925 at Vancouver in the special one year only all red 1967 scheme in 1967.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair Yukon 15930 circa mid 1960s.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair Yukon 15929 at London Heathrow in the special one year only all red 1967 scheme.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 15924 at CFB Namao June 1969.Fabulous RCAF Canadair Yukon line up shot. RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106929 centre frame in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.Fabulous RCAF Canadair Yukon line up shot. RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106932 centre frame in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106923 in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106926 in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106931 in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CL-44 Yukon 106924 in storage at Saskatoon July 1971. The entire Canadian Forces Yukon was placed into storage at Saskatoon when the Boeing 707 fleet went into service in 1970-1971.
