TF-104G 63-8457 formation high above Arizona construction number 583D-5761, model 583-10-20, US serial number 63-8457, built by Lockheed manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); assembly at Lockheed, Palmdale for Germany test flights with US registration 63-8457; delivery date 1963 in USAF Silver-finish colorsoperated by 4510th CCTW at Luke AFB coded 38457 (German shadow serial number 2759) renamed 58th TFTW 1070; renamed 58th TTW 1977; struck off charge order July 21, 1983 sold to USA 1983 with "Phase II" lot; sold to ROCAF 1983 under Project "Ali Shan No.8" with 3.662 flight hours coded "4185"
operated by 8 TFS of 3 Wing (later 427th TFW) at CCK (Ching Chuan Kang) AB crashed September 7, 1991 during AHC ("maximum performance operation") training after loss of control into sea, near Lu Gang, at or near Si Luo River mouth, Tai Xi, Yun Lin County; both pilots ejected but were killed; Lockheed C-2 seat, written off copyright © Peitzmeier archive
