CF-104D "651" 417 OTU at CFB Cold Lake during engine test

CF-104D, Lockheed model 583-04-15, Lockheed construction number 583A-5321, RCAF serial number 12651, Mk.1 (Dual Training Aircraft), built by Lockheed
delivery date June 26, 1963; 417 squadron (1963-June 1980); reserialed as 104651 effective June 1970
crashed June 24, 1980 with 417 sqn Cold Lake after an engine failure due to birdstrike
both pilots ejected successfully, Capt W.Rick Wall and Hauptmann (Capt) H.Riedel (GAF), Lockheed C-2 seat, written off.

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