09/30/2012. Information from Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Numbers: "The official Canadian Armed Forces name for these aircraft is "Dash 8", but the CT-142s are widely known as the "Gonzo". Those of you familiar with the Muppet Show will understand why.

142806: Rolled out 14 October 1990. Reported as company tests as C-GFQL, but this is not supported by Transport Canada database. Reported as ordered as CC-142(N), serial number 142304, but no record this serial was ever actually allocated. Taken on strength March 12, 1991. With No. 402 Squadron, CFB Winnipeg, by 1995. Operated in support of the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School. Visited Toronto Aerospace Museum in May 2006, for Chipmunk anniversary fly-in."