| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 12700 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104A Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 186-1058 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Toronto / Canadian National Exhibition [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Photo Date: | September 1970 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 653877 |
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The RCAF's first Starfighter began as Lockheed built F-104A 56-779. It was later converted to YF-104G configuration with updated avionics. Taken on strength in March 1961 while still at Lockheed and officially delivered June 27, 1963 retaining F-104A structure. The sleek fighter would set a Canadian altitude record of 100,110 ft on December 14, 1967. The aircraft was later transferred to the National Aeronautical Collection in Ottawa. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 February 2024, and has since been viewed 263 times. |