| 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 / Airport: | Ottawa - RockcliffeMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYRO IATA: YRO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 2005 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 799276 |
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The RCAF's first Starfighter was a Lockheed built F-104A with US serial 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 aircraft was transferred to the National Aeronautical Collection in Ottawa in February 1969. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 April 2025, and has since been viewed 351 times. |