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My dad was a primary test pilot for the prototype XF-88. Everyone was disappointed with the initial speed of the 88, which topped out at about 750 mph with the original engines, but new engines cured that particular problem, and the resulting redesign became the F-101. When other manufacturers emphasized single engines during the '50s, McDonnell stuck to two engines as a pilot safety measure (as well as a performance booster).
Awesome to see a tour of this plane, it feels like one of the less well-known jets, but I've always loved the design. Also, watching this video I realized the F-101 first flew in 1954 while the spitfire first flew in 1936 and the F-15 in 1972.... just 18 years apart in either direction. It's amazing how fast things progressed.
Thanks Paul. As I mentioned before, the Voodoo was one of my favourite aircraft, and thanks for mentioning our version, the CF-101 Voodoo. I have fond memories of these flying, seeing them at the Canadian International Airshow, and of their massive afterburners with a loud “crack” and a long flame out the back. Not many people know Canada used them with the Genies, thus the RCAF was a nuclear power, and the one in the Canada Aviation Museum in Ottawa has one attached to it. And why not come up and see for yourself!
Yes, the CF-101B in Canadian service was a cool jet. Saw ones from 409 sqd. "Nighthawks" out of CFB Comox perform at many Abbotsford Air shows during the 1970's and early 80's. Besides the RCAF using Genie Rockets on our Voodoo's through till 1983. From 1961-1968 our CF-104 Starfighters in Europe were tasked with a nuclear ground strike role, using USAF supplied nuclear free fall bombs. And for a short time we had BOMARC nuclear tipped surface to Air missiles. What this means is that through much of the 1960's Canada's RCAF was totally nuclear capable.... I bet most Canadians don't know this.🤔 The Voodoo was a first rate interceptor through the 1960's and 1970's. For the RCAF it was tasked with the role the CF -105 Arrow was to be. I know us Canadians have a fondness for the Avro Arrow, but honestly the CF-101B performed in the interceptor role as good as the Arrow would have and had longer range. No it did not replace the lost jobs once the Arrow was cancelled but it came pretty cheap. We bought 65 Voodoo's for the cost of building the 'Pine Tree' radar defense line , which was south of the DEW line.🤔
The F-101 was/is always a favorite jet fighter of mine. It looks what we used to say "bad assed". I was a USAF jet engine mechanic stationed at Langley AFB, VA in the early '80's. Twice I was fortunate to see CF-101 taking off. (I assumed they were there for TAC conferences?) You are right about the AB. When that single stage lit off, a loud BOOM came across the ramp. It was incredible!
Another winner Paul that offered a great overview of the plane. Canada after canceling the Arrow purchased these instead that many people still feel badly about like many brits about the TSR
Paul I think the NORAD SAGE Computer should have be recognized. I believe SAGE could not only remotely fly the interceptor though also fire it's weapons. Truly an A.I. pilot and SAGE is credited with making the intercept mission viable. I know little about the Delta Dart and look forward to your presentation.
I was at the Abbotsford Air show on August 12 1973, when CF-101B tail number 101019 exploded at the top of its afterburner used climb out ( one of the four aircraft in the display) probably around 15,000 ft. I was only a tot but remember like it was yesterday. A sunny day, blue sky and bam like that a big orange flash. I first thought it was a cool effect, but seconds later I knew it was not with two parachutes and and smoke with smoking parts falling back to the ground. It all fell into a corn field. Both crew lived but apparently suffered some burns.
It amazes me the huge leap in advancement that these century series had. Go back just 9 years (1945) and the fighter was a single prop piston engine with the exception of just a few early jets that came in limited usage towards the end of the war. These century planes could easily break the sound barrier which was only achieved in at the end of 1947. Today, airforces are mainly equipped with advanced versions of fighters that were introduced 50 years ago (F16, F15, F18). Seems that the pace of innovation and development is nothing like the 1950's which is amazing considering design was via slide-rule engineers and drafting tables as they thought outside the box. And yes the F22 and F35 are tech marvels but the pace of development is at a snails pace.
Interesting video. It seems that Mcdonnell were being a little pig headed keeping the two engines when everyone else was moving to single engines? Extra weight, thirst and for little benefit?
It is interesting that many others did move to one engine. The F-15 and 14 didn’t, though. I wonder if the navy were keen on two engines due to the over-sea flying??
I believe the CF-101 was the only nuclear armed Canadian aircraft. Genie missiles were shared by the US, I believe initially under US control, but later transferred to Canada for a period. Yeah, my details are sketchy at best! 🤣
wtf when did you record this, went i went this week they had the f-101 or some other thing like it right against the starfighter and had the U-2 hung from the ceiling
I'm sorry, but shile not often included in the century series,, the F117 and the F111 were definitely century series jets, and they both were twin engined jets
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The F-101, what a beauty!
My dad was a primary test pilot for the prototype XF-88. Everyone was disappointed with the initial speed of the 88, which topped out at about 750 mph with the original engines, but new engines cured that particular problem, and the resulting redesign became the F-101. When other manufacturers emphasized single engines during the '50s, McDonnell stuck to two engines as a pilot safety measure (as well as a performance booster).
Awesome to see a tour of this plane, it feels like one of the less well-known jets, but I've always loved the design. Also, watching this video I realized the F-101 first flew in 1954 while the spitfire first flew in 1936 and the F-15 in 1972.... just 18 years apart in either direction. It's amazing how fast things progressed.
Thanks Paul. As I mentioned before, the Voodoo was one of my favourite aircraft, and thanks for mentioning our version, the CF-101 Voodoo. I have fond memories of these flying, seeing them at the Canadian International Airshow, and of their massive afterburners with a loud “crack” and a long flame out the back. Not many people know Canada used them with the Genies, thus the RCAF was a nuclear power, and the one in the Canada Aviation Museum in Ottawa has one attached to it. And why not come up and see for yourself!
Yes, the CF-101B in Canadian service was a cool jet. Saw ones from 409 sqd. "Nighthawks" out of CFB Comox perform at many Abbotsford Air shows during the 1970's and early 80's.
Besides the RCAF using Genie Rockets on our Voodoo's through till 1983. From 1961-1968 our CF-104 Starfighters in Europe were tasked with a nuclear ground strike role, using USAF supplied nuclear free fall bombs.
And for a short time we had BOMARC nuclear tipped surface to Air missiles. What this means is that through much of the 1960's Canada's RCAF was totally nuclear capable.... I bet most Canadians don't know this.🤔
The Voodoo was a first rate interceptor through the 1960's and 1970's. For the RCAF it was tasked with the role the CF -105 Arrow was to be.
I know us Canadians have a fondness for the Avro Arrow, but honestly the CF-101B performed in the interceptor role as good as the Arrow would have and had longer range. No it did not replace the lost jobs once the Arrow was cancelled but it came pretty cheap. We bought 65 Voodoo's for the cost of building the 'Pine Tree' radar defense line , which was south of the DEW line.🤔
@@DigbyOdel-et3xx Thanks for the reply. She was a great plane. And I agree with EVERYTHING you said - if you get my meaning
The F-101 was/is always a favorite jet fighter of mine. It looks what we used to say "bad assed". I was a USAF jet engine mechanic stationed at Langley AFB, VA in the early '80's. Twice I was fortunate to see CF-101 taking off. (I assumed they were there for TAC conferences?) You are right about the AB. When that single stage lit off, a loud BOOM came across the ramp. It was incredible!
The 101 in this video is ex RCAF, has the spotlight on the port side below the cockpit.
Another winner Paul that offered a great overview of the plane. Canada after canceling the Arrow purchased these instead that many people still feel badly about like many brits about the TSR
Ooh i had an airfix voodoo. Beautiful design.
Always liked this aircraft, it is very underrated and not talked about often.
Seriously good looking aircraft.
This was the first model I remember my brother making
I love planes designed by humans and not computers. They may not cut it in today's world but they are more characterful and some were beautiful.
Remember a CF-101 doing a winter takeoff with afterburners from CFB Winnipeg. Spectacular sight!
An incredible sound too!
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Yep and the notable double thud sound as each afterburner ignites was way cool too.
First time I saw one up close my impression was it’s huge 😮
It’s like Christmas morning every time you put a new video up. Matey boy!!!!
Your videos are a treasure, and are documentary-quality. Never stop being excellent.
Cheers!
Loved the video! It's great to see this era of jets in so much detail, thank you!
👍 nice one
Thanks ✌
Paul I think the NORAD SAGE Computer should have be recognized. I believe SAGE could not only remotely fly the interceptor though also fire it's weapons. Truly an A.I. pilot and SAGE is credited with making the intercept mission viable. I know little about the Delta Dart and look forward to your presentation.
This is my favorite century series aircraft. Very capable looking, or as I said in a previous reply, what we used to call "bad assed."
Lots of interesting design features in this tour. Good stuff 👍
Kool video
I was at the Abbotsford Air show on August 12 1973, when CF-101B tail number 101019 exploded at the top of its afterburner used climb out ( one of the four aircraft in the display) probably around 15,000 ft. I was only a tot but remember like it was yesterday. A sunny day, blue sky and bam like that a big orange flash. I first thought it was a cool effect, but seconds later I knew it was not with two parachutes and and smoke with smoking parts falling back to the ground. It all fell into a corn field.
Both crew lived but apparently suffered some burns.
Another interesting video. Why did it have the two engines with all of the other century jets had just one?
It amazes me the huge leap in advancement that these century series had. Go back just 9 years (1945) and the fighter was a single prop piston engine with the exception of just a few early jets that came in limited usage towards the end of the war. These century planes could easily break the sound barrier which was only achieved in at the end of 1947. Today, airforces are mainly equipped with advanced versions of fighters that were introduced 50 years ago (F16, F15, F18). Seems that the pace of innovation and development is nothing like the 1950's which is amazing considering design was via slide-rule engineers and drafting tables as they thought outside the box. And yes the F22 and F35 are tech marvels but the pace of development is at a snails pace.
As always a great and informative blog Paul
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video as always 👍
Waiting for you to do one on that F106 behind you.
Yep that’s coming :)
Thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks for this 👍✈️🇳🇿
Love you vids Paul
I ended up coming across a fuel sprayer for the J57 afterbuner at a museum here in Canada. It's now a display piece at home.
Good video, some interesting details and close ups, really highlighted the proximity of the exhausts and the intake designs. Look forward to the next?
Interesting video. It seems that Mcdonnell were being a little pig headed keeping the two engines when everyone else was moving to single engines? Extra weight, thirst and for little benefit?
It is interesting that many others did move to one engine. The F-15 and 14 didn’t, though. I wonder if the navy were keen on two engines due to the over-sea flying??
👍👍 great work!
Neil Armstrong flew the Century Series as a project pilot.
Hey Paul 😁
Hi!
Look how compact the B-58 is compared to the B-36 at the start of this video!
There is an aphorism in the aviation industry that says "If it looks good, it is good". I think this plane follows that aphorism.
nosewheel could use some air
I believe the CF-101 was the only nuclear armed Canadian aircraft. Genie missiles were shared by the US, I believe initially under US control, but later transferred to Canada for a period. Yeah, my details are sketchy at best! 🤣
does the F-111 count as a century series fighter?
Good question, but no. 😂
Don't forget the F-4 Phantom was originally called the F-110 Phantom.
wtf when did you record this, went i went this week they had the f-101 or some other thing like it right against the starfighter and had the U-2 hung from the ceiling
Sept last year
I'm sorry, but shile not often included in the century series,, the F117 and the F111 were definitely century series jets, and they both were twin engined jets
did woman fly dis darlinks ?
The AIR-2A is a rocket, not a missile.
My mistake
I went flying with you one time Paul do you remember??? Aka Mark Hannum 🥸