CF-104 "714" of 1 Canadian Air Group (1 CAG) at CAFB Sollingen 1970

CF-104, Canadair Model CL-90, Lockheed Model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1014, RCAF serial number 12714, built by Canadair
first flight August 10, 1962; taken on service by RCAF as CF-104 Starfighter serial number 12714 on March 12, 1963
May 15, 1963 to 1 Air Division; reserialed as 104714 effective June 1970; olive green camouflage scheme in 1972
crashed with 4 Wing of 1 CAG [flown by 441 (TF) Squadron] on February 12, 1976 after hitting crest of ridge on low level radar navigation mission (CFIT)
pilot did not eject and was killed, struck of service June 24, 1976.

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