QF-104A "0-60747" 3205th Drone Squadron in overall Day-Glo color scheme at Air Development Test Center, Eglin AFB 1970

F-104A, construction number 183-1035, model 183-93-02, US serial number 56-0747, built by Lockheed
delivery date August 12, 1957; ARDC (1957-1961) August 1957 to CONVAIR, Fort Worth, TX; August 1961 to Lockheed Aircraft, Palmdale, CA
February 1962 to Lockheed Aircraft, Burbank for QF-104A conversion; July 1962 to Sacramento Air Logistics Area, McClellan AFB, CA
November 1964 to AF Proving Ground Center (AF Systems Command), Eglin AFB, FL for JQF-104A modification
March 1967 to AF Missile Development Center (AFSC), Holloman AFB, NM for QF-104A modification; June 1969 to Air Development Test Center (AFSC), Eglin AFB, FL; operated by 3205th DS
March 22, 1967 hit by AIM-4D, destruction failed, recovered, flown again; shot down July 13, 1971 with AIM-4H; 11 drone flights.

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