Infographic: CC-115 Buffalo
An impressive 55 years of service in the Royal Canadian Air Force
- Years flown 1967 to 2022
- Roles included tactical transport and search and rescue (SAR)
- Based in Summerside, P.E.I., Saint-Hubert, Que., Trenton, Ont., Edmonton, Alta., Comox, B.C.
- Range of 2,240 km
- It could take off and land on rugged strips as short as a soccer field
- 24 m long
- Able to parachute SAR technicians and drop rescue supplies and equipment, such as emergency food and water kits, sea rescue kits, pumps and illumination flares