The Starfighter had first operated from Formosa when the 83rd Fighter
Interceptor Squadron was temporarily deployed to the Republic of China
during the Quemoy crisis. It is believed that the aircraft of this
unit were transferred to the Republic of China air force in 1960-61,
although the exact number is uncertain. Most sources indicate that
the number of ex-USAF F-104As and Bs transferred to the RoCAF were 25
and 2, respectively. RoC serials were 4210/4225 and 4101/4102.
During the years 1964 through 1969, these aircraft were supplemented
by deliveries of later Starfighter versions such as F-104Gs, TF-104G,
and RF-104Gs. In 1969, 18 of these early-model RoCAF F-104As were
transferred to Jordan.