Subject: Number 104 in the Series--Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (14 of 20)

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Date: 11 Jan 94 17:21:30 GMT

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Lockheed built 38 two-seat trainer versions of the F-104G Starfighter 
for the Royal Canadian Air Force.  These aircraft were similar to the 
TF-104Gs built by Lockheed for other NATO allies, but were powered by 
Canadian-built J79-OEL-7 engines.  They were given the Lockheed 
designation of Model 583-04-15, and were initially designated CF-113 
in Canadian service.  However, this designation was later changed to 
CF-104D.  No CF-104Ds were built in Canada.  

The first CF-104D made its maiden flight on June 14, 1961.  The last 
16 aircraft on the order had slightly different equipment and were 
designated CF-104D Mk.  II.  The CF-104Ds were initially given the 
serials 12631 through 12668, but ion May 18, 1970 they were reserialed 
as 104701 through 104738.  

A number of former Canadian Forces CF-104s and CF-104Ds were 
transferred to Denmark and Norway after having brought up to F-104G 
standards.  

Sources:

    The Lockheed F-104G/CF-104, Gerhard Joos, Aircraft in Profile No.
    131, Doubleday, 1969.  

    The World's Great Interceptor Aircraft, Gallery Books, 1989.

    Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Steve Pace, Motorbooks International, 
    1992.

    Lockheed Aircraft Since 1913, Rene J. Francillon, Naval Institute
    Press, 1987.

    The American Fighter, Enzo Angelucci and Peter Bowers, Orion, 1987.

    The World's Fighting Planes, William Green, Doubleday 1968.

    The Aircraft of the World, William Green and Gerald Pollinger,
    Doubleday, 1965.

    American Combat Planes, Ray Wagner, Third Enlarged Edition, Doubleday,
    1982.

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