| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 12700 |
| Military Code: | 700 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104A Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 186-1058 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ottawa - RockcliffeMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYRO IATA: YRO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPl |
| Photo ID: | 838645 |
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Built in 1957 for the U.S. Air Force, where it served for two years (from November 1957 to November 1959). It was then shipped to Canadair for use as a pattern aircraft for production of the CF-104, which was to be built under licence. Transferred RCAF in June 1963. In December 1967, Wing Commander Robert A. White set the Canadian altitude record of 30,513 metres (100,110 feet) flying this Starfighter. This photo is copyright © WalAndPl, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 August 2025, and has since been viewed 31 times. |