TF-104G "D-5811" RNLAF 306 squadron leading the 16 ship formation Open Day Volkel August 30, 1975

TF-104G, construction number 583E-5811, model 583-10-20, built by Fokker
D-5811 taken on charge February 25, 1966, July 1966 to TDM at Twenthe AB; March 1967 to 306 squadron; October 1970 to CAV at Leeuwarden AB
crashed December 19, 1975 at Schijndel, Nederland after an engine failure. Both pilots ejected safely. The engine failure was caused by icing-problems inside the J-79 engine.

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