TF-104G 27+09 WaSLw 10 at RAF Gutersloh 1971

construction number 583D-5710, model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3039, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); Lockheed test flights at Palmdale coded 61-3039
acceptance date by BABwLockheed December 14, 1962 coded KE+210
MAP to Germany airlifted February 1, 1963 to Messerschmitt-Manching; DA+039 for Messerschmitt functional test flight March 29, 1963
BB+109 WaSLw 10 delivery date on April 18, 1963; camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62" in 1964
27+09 withdrawn from use at WaSLw 10 and flown to Turkey October 4, 1977; struck off charge order October 4, 1978
Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri) with TuAF serial number 62-5710; coded "4-710" with 4 AJU at Murted AB in 1981
crashed coded "9-710" of 9 AJU April 4, 1985 into a crowded street in Balikesir town killing 9 civilians, 1 pilot killed, 1 pilot ok
written off

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