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*Canadian Armed Forces CF-104D Starfighter HA1060 Hobby Master 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master
Canadian Armed Forces CF-104D Starfighter 104651
1:72 Scale
Item: HA1060
Canadian Armed Forces CF-104D Starfighter 104651
1:72 Scale
Item: HA1060
Details
Highly detailed Hobby Master
Canadian Armed Forces CF-104D Starfighter 104651
1:72 Scale
Item: HA1060
Die cast Metal model, comes with stand, weapons and landing gear.
True 1/72 scale.
Professionally painted.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.
Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
Pilot figure included.
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Highly collectable.
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.
Lockheed CF-104D Starfighter C.N. 583A-5321 serial 104651 joined the RCAF as 12651
but in May 1970 CF-104Ds 12631 through 12668 were re-serialed as 104631 through
104668.
The CF-104D flew its maiden flight on June 14, 1961. No CF-104Ds were manufactured
in Canada. Starfighter 12651 (104651) joined the RCAF No. 6 Squadron Strike/Recce
OTU, Cold Lake, Alberta on June 26, 1963. In 1970 RCAF No. 6 Squadron became 417
Strike/Reconnaissance Operational Training Squadron. On June 24, 1980 while flying a
low-level simulated missile site attack several large birds were ingested by the engines
and despite pilot attempts to stabilize the aircraft the two crew members were forced to
eject safely with only the loss of the aircraft. The Alberta Aviation Museum, Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada acquired a former Dutch F-104D, D-5805 and has fully restored it as
104651.
Specifications for the CF-104
Manufacturer - Canadair
Designation - originally a super-sonic interceptor but adapted for low level strike and
reconnaissance
Crew: 1 x pilot - “D” variant 2 crew
Additional Info
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Stock#HA1060
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialNo
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraCold War
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AircraftF-104 (Starfighter)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryCanada
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.