There was a letter in the Peterson Musuem's archives that was in too poor of a condition to scan but the information was interesting to the point that portions of it is retyped here for viewing. The letter is dated 22 September 76 and is from the Canadian's North Bay Ontario Public Affairs Office answering some questions about the CF-100.
"Question # 1. Was the CF100 integrated with the establishment of ADC & DEW Line systems? Answer # 1. CF100s were not used with DEW Line radars, only the Pinetree.
Question # 2. Has CF100s competed against USAF planes in gunnery meets? Answer # 2. No, in house gunnery meets were conducted at Cold Lake Alberta range, these were called RX meets.
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Question # 3. Was the CF100 integrated into the NORAD system of defence? Answer # 3. Yes, we had nine squadrons in NORAD in 1958, each squadron had 18 aircraft.
Question # 4. Did the USAF ever invite CF100s as visitors to the U.S. ? Answer # 4. Yes, frequently for our displays, but not to compare a/c performance against USAF a/c..
Question # 5. Did the USAF ever have an opportunity to evaluate the CF100? Answer # 5. Yes during exercise Banana Belt in 1955 at Eglin AFB. Two aircraft on FCS proving trials showed the marriage of the CF100 - APG40 and RX to be a deadly combination. The aircraft also compared fovourably with the F86D, F94C, and the F89.
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In 1962 the CF100 was replaced in NORAD by the F101B. The a/c undertook a variety of operational roles and was eventually brought back into use with 414 Electronic Warfare Squadron in the effective role of an Electric Counter-Measures Training Aircraft.".
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Above information was signed by a Captain G. F. Hilchie, Director of Public Affairs
