The Canadair CF-104 Starfighter was a Canadian-built variant of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, designed for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Introduced in the early 1960s, it was optimized for nuclear strike and reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. The CF-104 featured upgraded avionics, a strengthened airframe for low-altitude roles, and the ability to use Canadian weapons. Known for its sleek design and remarkable speed, it was nicknamed the “Missile With a Man in It.”