TF-104G 27+90 AG 52 at RAF Woodbridge, UK 1969

construction number 583F-5920, model 583-10-20, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA) and Messerschmitt (ARGE-Süd)
South Group (ARGE-Süd) parts (fuselage and wings) assembly according contract lot 4
airlifted to USA July 12, 1965 with a Canadair CL-44D of "Flying Tiger Line"
at Lockheed, Palmdale assembled and test flights coded KF+220 in 1965
airlifted to Avio Diepen, Ypenburg AB, Netherlands on December 24, 1965 for reassambly
camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62"; accepted on March 9, 1966 by BABwFokker
EB+373 AG 52 delivery date on March 9, 1966
27+90 detached to Decimomannu AB  September 8, 1971; JaboG 34 on March 3, 1972; JaboG 33 on May 5, 1977
Deci December 22, 1978 (over 4 years at Decimomannu), JaboG 33 on March 24, 1983
withdrawn from use due to major repair at Büchel; to TSLw 3 at Fassberg AB on November 8, 1983
instructional airframe at apprentice shop Fassberg AB; struck off charge order February 17, 1984
preserved Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr Berlin-Gatow 1996 without markings; April 2010 last noted (sad status)

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