F-104G DB+127 in ZELL launch configuration at the Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr Berlin-Gatow 2008 construction number 683-2002, model 683-10-19, built by Lockheed first flight around November 15, 1960 with register number "102" coded DA+102 for Joint Test Force operation at Palmdale testing basic systems (structure and aerodynamics) in 1961 modified for ZELL (Zero-Length Launch) program at Edwards AFB in 1962, 8 ZELL take-offs at Edwards in 1963 stored at Palmdale, with 202 flight hours shipped to VFW-Lemwerder, Germany on July 28, 1965, camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62" in 1966 coded DB+127 accepted on September 14, 1965 by BABwVFW, JaboG 32 delivery date on February 24, 1966 for ZELL trials total of 7 ZELL-trials at Lechfeld AB from May 4, until July 12, 1966, program cancelled due to changed NATO strategy 20+02 remodified by Messerschmitt, with ErpSt 61 on April 25, 1968, JaboG 32 on January 4, 1971 stored at LwSchleuse 11 on August 6, 1981 with 2.245 flight hours, struck off charge order October 2, 1984 on pole LwUGrpKdo Süd Karlsruhe on April 2, 1985, LwWerft 13 Erding on March 8, 1995 for restauration and modification as ZELL aircraft preserved coded "DB+127" at Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr at Berlin-Gatow in ZELL launch configuration on September 12, 1996 February 2009 last notedGoogle: 52°28'22.78"N 13° 8'33.86"E