CF-104D "634" of 1 Canadian Air Group 1978 in Silver-finish colors at RAF Wildenrath during TAM78 in July 1978

CF-104D, Lockheed model 583-04-15, Lockheed construction number 583A-5304, RCAF serial number 12634, Mk.1 (Dual Training Aircraft), built by Lockheed
taken on service by RCAF serial number 12634 on March 1, 1962; first unit 6 ST/R OTU in Silver-finish, damaged date unknown
returned to Canadair for repair (date unknown); reserialed as 104634 effective June 1970; 417 Squadron in 1978
to CFB Baden-Sollingen; seen with 1 CAG 1978 (439 squadron); TAM 78 at RAF Wildenrath
instructional airframe (GIA) coded "821C" on December 20, 1983; BDRT in 1996; scrapped later
front part stored at Savigny les Beaune "Musee du Chateau"; 2004 last noted
rear fuselage is fitted to 104648 preserved Zruc Air Park, Pilsen, in Czech Republic, July 2015 last noted
remainder sold to Musée du Château de Savigny-les-Beaunes (Savigny-les-Beaunes, France), which has CF-104 104799
likely scrapped.

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