CF-104 "763" in red-white-blue color scheme for the "Presentation of Squadron Standard" on June 4, 1983, the "Starfighter Close-out" and 417 squadron disbandment in 1983

CF-104, Canadair model CL-90, Lockheed model 683-04-12, Canadair construction number 683A-1063, RCAF serial number 12763, built by Canadair
first flight April 17, 1962, received as 12763 on July 10, 1962; first unit 6 ST/R OTU; reserialed as 104763 effective June 1970
CF 104 763 got its 417 Squadron red, white, and blue color scheme on the occasion of the "Presentation of Squadron Standard" on June 4, 1983
as well for the "Starfighter Close-out" and 417's disbandment in 1983; struck of service December 31, 1990
loaned to Reynolds-Alberta Museum at Wetaskiwin, Canada until December 31, 1991
no note on aircraft record card, but the loan must have been extended or else it was handed over permanently because it's still at the museum repainted in May 1993
was "upgraded" to fictional (incorrect) FIP (Federal Identity Programme) titles and markings
with the "Canada" wordmark etc., used instead of the simpler "CANADA" and "CAF" it originally wore in 1983
2001 noted, June 14, 2007 noted; July 23, 2008 noted; June 2016 for restoration noted; June 2017 noted in new colors; June 2020 noted.

52 57 54.52 N 113 24 59.89 W

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