Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72 Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72 Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72 Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72
Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72

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Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72
Hobby Master highly detailed die-cast model
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Canadian Air Force CF-104 "Coke Bottle" CAF 421 Sqdn 104868 1983 HA1037 scale 1:72 Hobby Master highly detailed die-cast model 1:72 Scale Item: HA1037 The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. The RCAF received their first CF-104 in March 1962. Although originally designed as a supersonic interceptor the Canadian Air Force used it primarily for low level strike and reconnaissance. The Canadian version of the F-104 was capable of carrying a ventral mounted Vinten Vicon pod with 4 cameras inside for reconnaissance picture taking. On September 4, 1963 number 12900 was the 200th and final CF-104 produced and entered service on January 10, 1964. The CF-104 retired from service in 1985 when it was replaced by the CF-18 Hornet. Over the 25 years of active service 110 aircraft were lost to accidents earning it nicknames like “Widow Maker” and “Lawn Dart”. The RCAF CF-104 probably had the most flying time of any variant with an average of 6,000 hours per plane over their life time compared to the Luftwaffe’s 3,000 hours. CF-104 serial 12868 c/n 683A-1168 went to the RCAF on December 11, 1963. The aircraft was assigned to 2 Wing / 1 Air Division and then 1 Wing until 1968 when it was put into storage. CF-104s were reserialed in June 1970 so 12868 became 104868. In 1971 the aircraft was reactivated and in 1978 104868 was with 441 and then 421 Squadrons. For 1981-82 the aircraft received a red and white paint scheme nicknamed Flying Coke Bottle” or “Flying Coke Can”. March 2, 1984 a hangar fire destroyed the aircraft. Manufacturer: Lockheed Designation: F-104G Starfighter Crew: 1 (pilot)
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HA1037
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    Die-cast Metal
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Cold War
  • Aircraft
    F-104 (Starfighter)
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Fighter-Bomber
  • Country
    Canada
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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