F-104F 29+19 WaSLw 10 1970

construction number 283-5073, model 483-04-08, US serial number 59-5020, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed Aircraft Cooperation (LAC), first flight 1960 with US serial number 59-5020
BB+386 shipped to Bremerhaven, Germany on November 8, 1960; by train transport to Messerschmitt-Norvenich
acceptance date November 8, 1960 by BABwMTT in Silver-finish colors; Messerschmitt test flight on December 5, 1960
WaSLw 10 (OTU Operational Training Unit) delivery date on January 23, 1961 at Norvenich AB
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196 in 1965/66
29+19 withdrawn from use on April 16, 1971 according government orders; struck of charge order June 29, 1971
preserved on pole in Kerpen barracks of JaboG 31 coded "DA+101" in old Luftwaffe camouflage scheme in 1974, noted 1984
29+19 refurbished in Lizard camouflage scheme and preserved on pole near gate in Kerpen barracks 
of JaboG 31 with WTD 61 markings 1999
29+19 preserved on pole with JaboG 31 markings 2001; April 12, 2011 noted
received new paint in summer of 2011; officially erected again on September 16, 2011
taken down April 29, 2013 for restoration

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