104779 - Royal Canadian Air Force (CF-104D Starfighter)

Photo of aircraft 104779 operated by Royal Canadian Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial683A-1079
Line Number
First Flight
ModelCF-104D Starfighter
StatusCrashed
Commentscrashed 09.09.75, was with No. 421 Squadron, 1 Canadian Air Group in Europe at time of crash. Capt. E.J. McGillvray ejected after an engine fire on takeoff from Baden-Söllingen. This was his second CF-104 ejection. aircraft landed in a cemetery. Board of Enquiry determined that the progressive engine failure resulted in eleven major warning lights in 7 minutes and 42 seconds.
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! 12779 Royal Canadian Air Force 01.05.62 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! 104779 Royal Canadian Air Force 28.07.70 Crashed

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
06/07/1975 - WID - LIN104
CF-104, No.441 Squadron
06/07/1975 - WID - spotter1
CF-104, No.421 Squadron
17/02/1971 - EGPK - egpk1331