F-104G 12752 at Luke AFB flightline 1967

construction number 683D-8069, model 683-10-19, US serial number 65-, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); coded KG+169 first flight April 24, 1963
project "Roland" in AWX (All Weather Fighter) version with "Wing Pylon Bomb Provision" modification
acceptance date by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA) July 15, 1963; LVR 3 on July 17, 1963
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196; planned code BB+238 not used
JG 71 delivery date on May 13, 1964; planned code JA+117 not used
according project "Columbus III" shipped to USA on February 25, 1965
modified at Lockheed, Palmdale to the highest construction level
 operated by the 4510 CCTW at Luke AFB (shadow serial number 2370) in USAF Silver-finish colors coded 12752
crashed June 22, 1972 at Aguila, near Wickenburg after loss of orientation and control in clouds during a Loop maneuver, 
pilot killed, unknown if ejection attempt was made, operated by 418 TFTS of 58 TFTW; written off

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