CF-104 "861" in June 1968 during TWM 68 at Jever AB, with 4 ATAF team badge on intake

CF-104, Canadair model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1161,
RCAF serial number 12861, built by Canadair
first flight November 27, 1962, taken on service by RCAF as CF-104 12861 on November 13, 1963
first unit 1 Air Division in Europe; as 12861 of 3 Wing in June 1968 at TWM 68 at Jever AB, 4 ATAF team badge
reserialed as 104861 effective June 1970
crashed with 1 CAG, flown by 439 (ST/R) squadron on October 24, 1970
hitting ground shortly after take-off, pilot did not eject; struck of service November 5, 1970.

3 (F) Wing RCAF Zweibrucken crest

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