[2022] F1,104J Flares and chaff

We currently do not have any information linking the F-1 or F-104J to any countermeasure pods fitted or tested to these aircraft series. Aside from the possibility of the AN/ALE-41K pod at least for the T-2, but this requires further information for that aircraft and evidence for the F-1. In the case of the F-5C receiving countermeasures and the Italian F-104S/G receiving AIM-9J for example, there was direct evidence pointing to the variant being capable of retrofitting and installation.

This is not the case for either of these aircraft, aside from some sources suggesting some crews may have installed a one time chaff release in the airbrake chamber of the F-104J. But this is very much a loose and unviable case.

We do however of course welcome any further information or sources via reports either on the CBR or the standard historical section.