Canadair (Lockheed) CF-104 Starfighter / RCAFSelected to replace the "Sabre" of Canada's air forces in NATO, the CF 104 "Super Starfighter" was the fastest aircraft to serve in the RCAF. It is derived from the Lockheed F 104 "Starfighter", popularly dubbed 'a missile with a man in it'. Canada was the second NATO country to select the F 104G as its next generation combat aircraft. On July 2, 1959, plans were announced for the co production of 200 CL 90 or CF 104 (originally CF 111) versions by