TF-104G "D-5803" RNLAF Leading the Farewell formation on November 21, 1984

TF-104G, construction number 583E-5803, model 583-10-20, manufactured by Fokker, Lockheed co-produced
D-5803 taken on charge August 9, 1963 at Twenthe; OCU at Leeuwarden on June 9, 1964; TDM on April 12, 1966; February 1976 to CAV (Conversie Afdeling Volkel) at Leeuwarden AB
September 1976 took part in squadron exchange between 306 Squadron, based at Volkel, flying the RF-104G and the Danish Air Force 729 Eskadrille, based at Karup, flying the Saab RF35 Draken
June 1981 took part in squadron exchange between 306 Squadron from Volkel AB with USAFE squadron 1 TRS of 10 TRW, based at Alconbury AB, UK
UFO in August 1984, last flight of a Dutch TF-104G took place from Air Base Volkel (EHVK) to Air Base Ypenburg (EHYB) on November 26, 1984; stored Ypenburg AB July 31, 1987
displayed at Luchtvaart Museum Twenthe September 8, 1988; 2002 noted, stored MLM (Militair Luchtvaart Museum) -Dutch Air Force Museum, Soesterberg in April 2005
April 26, 2006 noted stored in a shelter, April 5, 2008 noted; Nationaal Militair Museum (NMM) December 11, 2014 first noted; August 2024 noted.

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