TF-104G 38459 in July 1980

construction number 583D-5763, model 583-10-20, US serial number 63-8459, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); assembly at Lockheed, Palmdale for Germany
test flights 1963 with US registration 63-8459; delivery date 1963
 operated by the 4510th CCTW at Luke AFB, Arizona (German shadow serial number 2761) 
coded 38459 in USAF Silver-finish color scheme
crashed July 14, 1981 after engine failure after a broken throttle control linkage
both crew ejected safely; 3.417 flight hours; struck off charge order July 14, 1981
crash site: near Aquila, 15 NM W of Wickenburg

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