CF-104D Starfighter "Gate Guardian"
remounted at CWHM
Report and photos by Gord McNulty, CAHS Vice President
A CF-104D Starfighter is once again standing proudly as the “Gate Guardian” of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton International Airport.
The dual-seat Starfighter, RCAF 12641, was remounted on 6 November 2019, after extensive refurbishing at the museum. It originally arrived at the CWHM in 1995 on long-term loan from the Department of National Defence and in April 2008, ownership was transferred to the CWHM.
The markings are the same as when the aircraft entered service with the RCAF on 30 April 1962.
CF-104D Starfighter 12641 shown back on display at CWHM after refurbishing and remounting.
The resplendent CWHM CF-104D is a striking display.
You can't help but notice the refurbished CF-104D Starfighter at the CWHM.