Training Course 111502G F104G, Class 65-C Luke AFB 1964 at Luke AFB

Course started in November 1964 and graduated February 5, 1965.
Members of the course:
back row (left to  right): SU Joe Funk, Hptm Norbert "Blinky" Becker, KptLt Klaus Stemmler, Capt. Conejero Lillo (Angel), Major Baudot Mansilla (Carlos),
Capt Almodóvar Martinez (Leocrizio), OLt Reinhard Schmitz-Irmer, OLt Siegfried Schöllhorn, Fw "Charly" Stöger.
front row (left to right: Capt James Sherman, Capt Duane Kloepfer, Capt Joe Nevers, Major William Gunn, Major Asa Herring, unknown, Capt Karl Hoffman.

4443rd CCTS (MAP program)
When the 434th TFS "Red Devils" of the 479th TFW George AFB, 831st Air Division disbanded on January 3, 1962 it became the initial F-104G training squadron and was designated 4443rd CCTS.
The 4443rd CCTS of the 479 TFW at George Air Force Base conducted training for German type transition pilots in about 23 hours training in the F-104D from 1962 until May 22, 1964.
Early 1962: 1.Provisional F-104 Training Course (JG 71 and JaboG 33)
The 4443rd CCTS moved to Luke AFB and came under control of the 4540th CCTG at Luke AFB, Arizona effective August 1, 1964 as the initial MAP/NATO F-104G training unit.
The 4443rd CCTS and the 4540th CCTG disbanded on September 30, 1966

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