TF-104G 13081 "FG-081" taxi out for a training flight

construction number 583D-5752, model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3081, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); assembly at Lockheed, Palmdale for Germany
first flight 1963 coded with US serial number 61-3081 "FG-081"; delivered 1963 for Germany
 operated at Luke AFB by the 4510 CCTW (German shadow serial number 2750) in USAF Silver finish colors coded 13081
crashed January 14, 1975 coded "13081" during an ACT (Air Combat Tactics) training mission (ACT-2) 
after hydraulic failure in the Gila Bend AA-range (R-2301); aircraft entered a steep dive, 
both pilots ejected, but were killed after ejection at a speed over Mach 1; written off; struck off charge order unknown

copyright © Chris Baird