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"; MAP 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

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