Final Product photos, HA1056, TF-104G, Spanish Air Force.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA1056 TF-104G 104-22, Spanish Air Force, late 1960s.

In 1965 the Spanish Air Force Ejercito del Aire  (EdA) received 18 Canadair–built F-104Gs and 3 Lockheed built dual-seat TF-104G. The single-seat F-104Gs were designated C.8 with serials running from C.8-1 to C.8-18. The 3 dual-seat TF-104Gs were designated CE.8 and had serials21, 22, 23.

The F-104 flew with the EdA for 7 years accumulating 17,000 operational hours without the loss of a single Starfighter. Perhaps this was due to the skill of the pilots or the fact that the Spanish used the F-104 to do the role of interceptor that it was designed for. Or perhaps it was a combination of both factors.

In 1972 they were replaced by F-4C Phantoms and returned to the USAF where they were transferred to Greece and Turkey.