Starfighter 5805 naar Canada

[Pim Pouw]

Ik las dit hier :

Canadians The Alberta Aviation Museum pursuing F-104

We did it!!!
Thanks to all of those that supported this project and the generous contribution of the Hamilton family foundation and Air Spray we are able to acquire this amazing aircraft.

The actual aircraft is ex Dutch, Lockheed #5805.

It will be restored to represent an RCAF/CAF aircraft, candidates are

RCAF 12635
CAF 104631
CAF 104651

All operated by 417 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake during 417's time as the CF-104 OTU. All of these aircraft were lost in service with all pilots ejecting safely.

They were chosen as to not conflict with existing aircraft, to tell the story of the pilots and crews (including the risks they faced) and the story of North West Industries here in Edmonton that overhauled and did the heavy maintenance on the Starfighters.

Final selection will be made bases on the provenance of the aircraft and the history of the crews. Final selection will be made by the board while we await the arrival of the aircraft.

It's original history with the Netherlands will also be presented in it's display.

Thanks to all that supported this project.

Tom

[flight]

Hier is ie dan. Nog in zijn werkzame leven.
Foto heb ik op de spottersdag te Volkel genomen op 20 oktober 1982

[Pim Pouw]

Kennelijk is de Starfighter in Canada aangekomen :

Starfighter lifted, lowered, gear down and locked pics