CF-104 "854" of 1 Wing at CAFB Marville, France with Vicon Recce Pod in April 1964 CF-104, Canadair model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1154, RCAF serial number 12854, built by Canadairfirst flight November 2, 1962; received by RCAF as CF-104 12854 August 23, 1963; first unit 1 Air Division, Europe 1 Wing RCAF at December 31, 1964 and 1965 at Marville AB in photo reconnaissance roll; displayed in highly-polished natural metal at Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, France in 1965 crashed April 25, 1969 belonging to 1 Wing, flown by 439 (ST/R) Squadron at Lahr after severe cockpit damage due to a birdstrike, pilot ejected safely; Lockheed C-2 seat; written off; struck off service May 9, 1969. copyright © Klaus Kropf RCAF flag before 15.2.1965
