CF-104 "739" CAF 439 squadron "Tiger Meet" scheme at Cameri AB, Italy in June 1980; with code "439" on the nose

CF-104, Canadair Model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1039, built by Canadair
delivery in 1962; first unit 6 ST/R (OTU) 1962-January 1964; 1 Air Division June 1966-December 1970
Tiger Meet 66 at RAF Leuchars in July 1966; 1 CAG January 1971-January 1986; wore 439 Squadron's "Tiger Meet" scheme at Cameri AB, Italy 1980 with "439" on the nose
421 squadron (1 CAG) based at Baden-Sollingen, rotated with Dutch Air Force 311 or 312 squadron at Volkel AB from May 28, till June 5, 1985; withdrawn from use January 16, 1986
sold to Turkey, to TuAF on January 21, 1986 (TuAF serial number 62-739)
coded as "8.738" with 8 Ana Jet Us (191/182 Filo's CF-104 pool) at Diyarbakir AB December 1986-August 1993
withdrawn from use 1994, instructional airframe (GIA) at Erhac AB coded as "7-739" in April 1994; June 1999 last noted; no further information; scrapped.

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