QF-104A "0-60741" (56-0741) 3205th Drone Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida in August 1971

F-104A, construction number 183-1029, model 183-93-02, US serial number 56-0741, built by Lockheed
delivery date to the USAF May 27, 1957; retained by manufacturer and modified to JF-104A
August 1957 to General Electric (Air Materiel Command), Edwards AFB, CA; ARDC
May 1959 to Sacramento Air Materiel Area, McClellan AFB
February 1960 to 2704th Aircraft Storage and Disposition Group (AMC), Davis-Monthan AFB
June 1960 to Lockheed Aircraft, Palmdale CA for QF-104A modification
December 1961 to Sacramento Air Logistics Area, McClellan AFB
3205th DS (November 1961-July 1968); converted to JQF-104A 3205th DS coded "60741" in Day-Glo red
April 1967 to AF Proving Ground Center (AF Systems Command), Eglin AFB, FL (modified to QF-104A)
November 1968 to Air Development & Test Center (AFSC), Eglin AFB
3205th DS April 1971, barrier engagement, lost on landing on May 16, 1972 after loosing the remote control
22 drone flights.

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