TF-104G 13626 with 2 pylon tanks and Sidewinder training missiles

construction number 583F-5937, model 583-10-20, US serial number 66-13626, assembly by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA) and Messerschmitt (ARGE-Süd) and VFW; main parts manufactured by ARGE-Süd
airlifted to Lockheed on December 9, 1966; assembly and test flights coded "13626" (planned code KF+237 was not used) 
 operated in USAF Silver-finish colors by the 4510th CCTW at Luke AFB (German shadow serial number 2807) coded 13626
crashed June 20, 1978 at Gila Bend Range during air/ground gunnery after engine failure due to a broken throttle linkage, 
both pilots ejected safely, written off

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