TF-104G JA+372 JG 71 "Richthofen" during winter 1965

construction number 583D-5734, model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3063, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA)
assembly at Lockheed, Palmdale; Lockheed test flights at Palmdale coded 61-3063
acceptance date 1963 by BABwLockheed; MAP to Germany coded KE+234
airlifted to Manching on June 10, 1963 with 27 flight hours
DA+063 for reassembly and test flight on August 31, 1963
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
acceptance date October 22, 1963 by BABwMTT
JA+372 JG 71 delivery date on November 7, 1973
27+32 crashed April 15, 1969 during a test flight after engine failure due to compressor stall (FOD) 
on return to Wittmund AB, both pilots ejected but one pilot was killed
written off; struck off charge order June 20, 1969

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