Originally Posted by
DH106
Was that the 727 that once threatened to make an appearance at LBA pre extension? There was a large press turnout, but apparently it diverted as the winds weren't favourable? Early 80's perhaps.
Wardair operated a single Boeing 727-11 registered CF-FUN and named "CY BECKER". It was delivered fresh from Boeing in April 1966 and was withdrawn from Wardair service in February 1973.
CF-FUN was the first Boeing 727 on the Canadian registry and the first jet aircraft delivered to Wardair.
Wardair Boeing 727-11 CF-FUN operated transatlantic flights with a refueling stop in Gander, Newfoundland. CF-FUN also had additional fuel tanks fitted factory fresh for the transatlantic flights.