CF-104 "829" (104829) of 3 Wing with 4.ATAF team at TWM at Norvenich AB in June 1969

CF-104, Canadair model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1129, RCAF serial number 12829, built by Canadair
October 2,1962 to 3 Wing; January 24, 1969 to Sollingen; TWM at Norvenich AB in June 1969 with 1 Air Division team for 4.ATAF; reserialed as 104829 effective June 1970
September 20, 1974 to SAL for cannon installation and wing rework; returned to 1 CAG at Sollingen; at Greenham Common August 1976 with 439 squadron of 1 CAG (Canadian Air Group)
November 28, 1977 to SAL for variegated painting; returned to Sollingen; December 6, 1978 to NWI for DLIR; returned to Sollingen
with 421 Squadron at CFB Baden-Sollingen, Germany at time of crash on August 18, 1978, caused by engine failure due to bird strike. Pilot ejected safely.
Lockheed C-2 seat, written off (January 16, 1979 struck off).

SAL: Scottish Aviation Limited, Prestwick, UK
NWI: North West Industries, Edmonton
DLIR: Depot Level Inspection and Repair

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