Finding Classic Computers

From: Mark Gregory <mgregory_at_vantageresearch.com>
Date: Tue May 16 17:31:22 2000

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 4:08 PM
Subject: RE: Finding Classic Computers


>
>There is a couple in AZ with a working, flying, F104. (one of those neat
>ones if not the 104).
>


Actually, it's an ex-CF-104, built for the Canadian Armed Forces. The main
differences (IIRC) were in modified flaps, leading edge slats and air
brakes to provide better low-speed performance. The perennially
cash-strapped CAF actually operated the Starfighter, designed as a
high-speed interceptor, as fighter-bombers (!) for ground support in
Europe. This doubtless contributed to the 104's reputation as a
"widow-maker" in the CAF.

Nice toy if you have money to burn and like to sightsee at Mach 2.

Mark.
Received on Tue May 16 2000 - 17:31:22 BST