| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 12827 |
| Military Code: | RCAF-827 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed CF-104 Starfighter |
| Licence-built by: | Canadair |
| C/n (msn): | 683A-1127 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3 Wing |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | WethersfieldMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVT IATA: WXF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Wethersfield Armed Forces Day 1967 |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1967 |
| Photo by: | Roger Syratt |
| Photo ID: | 538792 |
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This aircraft was re-serialed 104827 in July 1970. On 29th July 1982, during a low-level navigation training flight, it collided mid-air with a US-registered Piper Cherokee 6 which was on approach to Worms airfield (EDFV). Both occupants of the Cherokee were killed when their aircraft crashed into a field. The CF-104 pilot ejected from his rolling aircraft almost inverted at 700 feet. He received serious injuries, but recovered. The fighter crashed into a house in the village of Großniedesheim, resulting in the death of a 19 year old occupant. (With thanks to Aviation Safety Network). This photo is copyright © Roger Syratt, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 January 2023, and has since been viewed 294 times. |