CF-104 "753" "Alberta Arrows" of 417 ST/R (OTU) at Cold Lake, Canada in 1977

CF-104, Canadair model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1053, RCAF serial number 12753, built by Canadair
taken on service by RCAF as CF-104 serial number 12753 on May 1, 1962
first flight March 11, 1962; first unit 6 ST/R OTU; reserialed as 104753 effective June 1970
"Alberta Arrows" demonstration team at CFB Cold Lake, June 1977
leader of squadron's 1977 air display team, pilot was Capt. J.D. Bradshaw
at Maple Flag in 1979
later served with 10 Field Technical Training Unit at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta,
probably as a training aid
struck off service June 8, 1988; at Mountain View stored
on pole at Air Force Heritage Park, CFB Winnipeg 1 CAD HQ, Winnipeg, Manitoba 1993 noted
June 2011 noted
the "Gate Guardian" at the Command Gate in Winnipeg "12753" August 2024 noted.

49°53'25.04"N 97°14'13.12"W

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