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 Starfighter Model 104 F - Royal Candian Legion - Innisfail, Alberta Posted by:  wildwoodke
N 52° 01.647 W 113° 56.772
12U E 297887 N 5768189
This Starfighter Model 104 F is the only Lockheed manufactured F-104F on display in North America. Although others can be found in Europe this one is easily viewed at the Royal Candian Legion Branch Number 104, in Innisfail, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMEC00
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/04/2012
Views: 5
Text from the plaque:
"STARFIGHTER MODEL 104 F
July 2, 1959 Canada announced they had chosen the 104 Starfighter to replace the Sabre Mk.6 which was in service with the RCAF's European Air Division. The Canadian Government wanted equpment to be fitted specifically to RCAF requirements and opted to assemble the aircraft under licence in a Canadian factory. August 14, 1959 it announced that Canadair of Montreal was selected to manufacture 200 aricraft for the RCAF under licence from Lockheed. Only thirty 104 Model F's were built by Lockheed in the United States as pilot trainers. This plane is one of only two of its kind left in the world. The other is currently on display in Peer, Belgium.
Dedicated January 13, 2007
and marked by a CF-18 Hornet
Flypast from Cold Lake Squadron #410"
General characteristics of the aircraft
- Crew: 1
- Length: 54 ft 6 in (16.7 m)
- Wingspan: 21 ft 9 in (6.63 m)
- Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.08 m)
- Empty weight: 14,000 lb (6,300 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 29,038 lb (13,171 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Orenda J79-OEL-7 afterburning
- Dry thrust: 10,000 lbf (44 kN)
- Thrust with afterburner: 15,800 lbf (66.7 kN)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 1,146 mph (996 kn, 1,844 km/h)
- Range: 1,630 mi (1,420 nmi, 2,630 km)
- Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (12,000 m)
Armament
- Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.79 in) M61A1 Vulcan cannon
- Other: External bombs and missiles
Although many Starfighters can be found on various websites, this aircraft and 9 others in Germany are found to be on display.
For Canadian and US aircraft with one 104F listed - (Visit Link)
For Western Europe where 9 are listed in Germany and none in Belgium - (Visit Link)
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Starfighter Model F-104F
Tail Number: (S/N): c/n 5070
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 104
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
This aircraft is on display 24/7
Other Information:: Not listed
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