CF104 Starfighter 104883 RCAF NATO Green metal aircraft skin tag +NEW ARRIVAL+
CF104 Starfighter 104883 RCAF NATO Green metal aircraft skin tag Limited Edition of 104 pieces
Introducing the latest addition to the Plane Chains hangar: the legendary CF-104 Starfighter!
These new Plane Chains are crafted from the tip tank stabilizer of RCAF CF-104 serial 104883. A Cold War icon, this aircraft once flew NATO missions out of West Germany and was capable of speeds over Mach 2.
Each tag measures 3.6cm x 8.8cm and features the original paint, wear, and history of the aircraft—laser engraved with its details.
ABOUT THIS AIRCRAFT
The CF-104 Starfighter was Canada’s Cold War rocket—an ultra-fast, razor-thin interceptor capable of flying at over Mach 2. Built under license by Canadair and powered by Canadian-made Orenda J79 engines, the CF-104 was adapted from the Lockheed F-104 for strike and reconnaissance roles within NATO. For over two decades, it served as the RCAF’s primary jet in Europe, symbolizing Canadian engineering, strength, and commitment on the world stage.
Our Aircraft’s Story
CF-104 104883 was delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1962 and assigned to NATO operations in West Germany. Throughout its Cold War service, it flew with 422 Squadron and later 1 Canadian Air Group, operating from bases like Baden–Soellingen and Lahr. In the 1980s, 104883 was withdrawn from service as Canada transitioned to the CF-18. Before its export to a NATO ally, its tip tanks were removed and retained in Canada—leaving behind a lasting relic of a legendary fighter.
Plane Chains
Produced by aviation enthusiasts for aviation enthusiasts and collectors, each of these items is a piece of Aviation History.
Throughout 2020, we watched some iconic aircraft like the 747 and A380 withdrawn from commercial service by numerous airlines. The future for many such aircraft is a sad one, after years of sitting in the desert sun before being scrapped and recycled into soda cans. Not exactly a fitting retirement for engineering marvels that safely transported hundreds of thousands, if not millions of passengers over their lifetimes.
These aircraft tags are individual pieces of aviation history, each supplied with durable aircraft grade cable loop for use as key chains. Each comes with a tasteful graphic cardboard backing with a brief type history, and details of the individual aircraft background, and aircraft specifications. Each is a numbered limited edition crafted from genuine aircraft skin, and has not been refinished in any way apart from laser etching of the artwork on the tag. Scratches, dents, corrosion and other imperfections may be present of the Plane Chain. These imperfections are what make Plane Chains special, They are a testament to the aircraft's past life as a real airplane.
Aircrew and flight attendants also love having these as souvenirs of aircraft they have operated in their careers, a great gift idea, for a lasting memory of something special .
Each is approximately 3.5 cm x 9 cm / 1.4” x 3.5” inches in size. The attached cardboard is 10 cm x 15 cm / 4 “ x 6” inches
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