TF-104G "13624" (66-13624) in the training area 1968

Aircraft inventories at Luke peaked in 1967 and 1968. In 1967, 100 aircraft were assigned, 62 F-104G and 38 TF-104G
The total increased to 102 in 1968, 61 F-104G models and 41 TF-104G models
The decrease in training requirements was accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the fleet size. As of September 30, 1975 some 60 aircraft were assigned for training.
A storage program was started at Luke in Fiscal Year 1973, when 10 aircraft were placed into storage. As of September 30, 1975 some 13 aircraft were in storage.

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