16 McDonnell CF-101F Voodoo (RCAF)
Produced alongside the F-101B interceptor was the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. These trainers were externally identical to the F-101B and the two aircraft could only be distinguished from each other via their serial numbers. These 79 aircraft were equipped with dual controls but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. Most of these F-variants were retrofitted with infrared sensors and improved fire-control systems as part of Project Bold Journey.
Dual-control F-101F aircraft were widespread throughout the F-101 interceptor fleet. However, a sizable proportion of them were concentrated in the training units with only a handful being assigned to each operational F-101B interceptor units. Reconnaissance Voodoo units were also assigned a few F-101Fs to assist with their conversion training.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) received ten F-101F two-set operational trainers in parallel with the acquisition of its 56 F-101B interceptors. During the 1970-71 exchange, known as Operation Peach Wings, the first batch of 56 CF-101B and ten CF-101F aircraft were exchanged for upgraded and lower-time aircraft. In this image, a CF-101F Voodoo from the No. 409 Squadron shows off its unique, pre-retirement “Hawk One Canada” paint scheme. In 1984, each squadron still flying the Voodoo painted a special “show” aircraft to commemorate its service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
16 McDonnell CF-101F Voodoo (RCAF)
Produced alongside the F-101B interceptor was the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. These trainers were externally identical to the F-101B and the two aircraft could only be distinguished from each other via their serial numbers. These 79 aircraft were equipped with dual controls but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. Most of these F-variants were retrofitted with infrared sensors and improved fire-control systems as part of Project Bold Journey.
Dual-control F-101F aircraft were widespread throughout the F-101 interceptor fleet. However, a sizable proportion of them were concentrated in the training units with only a handful being assigned to each operational F-101B interceptor units. Reconnaissance Voodoo units were also assigned a few F-101Fs to assist with their conversion training.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) received ten F-101F two-set operational trainers in parallel with the acquisition of its 56 F-101B interceptors. During the 1970-71 exchange, known as Operation Peach Wings, the first batch of 56 CF-101B and ten CF-101F aircraft were exchanged for upgraded and lower-time aircraft. In this image, a CF-101F Voodoo from the No. 409 Squadron shows off its unique, pre-retirement “Hawk One Canada” paint scheme. In 1984, each squadron still flying the Voodoo painted a special “show” aircraft to commemorate its service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).