TF-104G "13626" (66-13626) with 2 pylon tanks and Sidewinder training missiles

TF-104G, construction number 583F-5937, company model 583-10-20, US serial number 66-13626, assembly by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed, Messerschmitt (ARGE-Süd) and VFW; main parts manufactured by ARGE-Süd (fuselage) and VFW (wings)
airlifted to Lockheed-Burbank on December 9, 1966; assembly and test flights at Palmdale coded with US serial number "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, never used for registration) coded 13626; 2.425 flight hours in May 1977
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; operated by the 69 TFTS; written off.

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