TF-104G "FG-074" (61-3074) in formation 1964

1 April 1964. The 4540th Combat Crew Training Group activated as a subordinate to the wing to conduct German Air Force F-104 training.
The Group Commander, Col J.D. Collingsworth, was an equal to the Deputy Commander for Operations. The 4518th Combat Crew Training Squadron was assigned to the group.

1 April 1964. First F-104 student sortie flown under USAF/German Air Force F-104 Starfighter Foreign Military Sales Program.

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