417 Combat Support Squadron
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417 Combat Support Squadron is an Air Force unit with the Canadian Forces. Based at CFB Cold Lake it provides helicopter support to the base operations. Since 1994, it has also provided search and rescue.
Mark VC Spitfires of No. 417 Squadron RCAF at Goubrine Airfield, Tunisia, May 1943.
Canadair CT-133 Silver Stars from 417 (Combat Support) Squadron.
417 Operational Training Squadron CF-104 Starfighter on deployment to CFB Moose Jaw in 1982.
Canadair CT-133 Silver Star
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The Canadair CT-133 Silver Star is the Canadian license-built version of the Lockheed T-33 jet trainer aircraft, in service from the 1950s to 2005. The Canadian version was powered by the Rolls-Royce Nene 10 turbojet, whereas the Lockheed production used the Allison J33.
Two CT-133s of the Royal Canadian Navy over Halifax in 1957
A Canadair CT-133 Silver Star at RAF Elvington