TF-104G "13084" (61-3084) on the ramp at Naval Air Station Miramar 1978, observe the open "Travel pod" on the pylon station

TF-104G, construction number 583D-5755, company model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3084, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Group USA (ARGE-USA); first flight 1963 coded with US serial number "61-3084"; acceptance date by BABwLockheed not known; build for Germany and delivered in 1963
 operated at Luke AFB by the 4510 CCTW (shadow serial number 2753) in Silver-finish colors coded 13084
2.889 flight hours in May 1977; 1978 into long term storage; struck off charge order (AVA) January 24, 1983; sold to USAF in 1983 with "Phase I" lot
MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Taiwan 1983 under project "Ali Shan No.8" with 2.942 flight hours coded "4180" for 3 Wing; with 12 TRS of 5 Wing
crashed March 23, 1988 after engine flame out, crashed into mountain at Chiao Hsi (Jiao Xi), in northern Taiwan; pilots ejected safely, written off.

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