JQF-104A "QFG-735" 3205th Drone Squadron in overall orange color scheme at Eglin AFB 1964

F-104A, construction number 183-1023, model 183-93-02, US serial number 56-0735, built by Lockheed
accepted by USAF January 31, 1957 and retained by manufacturer; in March 1957 modified to JF-104A; to Edwards AFB under ARDC for flight testing
in 1959 it was officially transferred to the AFFTC and got a G-tail for testing G-airframe stuff in 1960, it continued its test program until 1961 when it went to Palmdale for conversion to a QF-104A
September 18, 1961 converted to JQF-104A coded "QFG-735"; July 1962 to 3201 Maintenance Group (AFSC), Eglin AFB, FL
painted Day-Glo with 3205 DS (Drone Squadron) Eglin AFB, FL 1963; barrier engagement on May 9, 1963 with broken nose gear,
after repair painted white with 3205 DS Eglin AFB July 1964 (AFSC badge); September 2, 1964 barrier engagement on landing; shot down June 17, 1965 with AIM-7 by F-4 of USN, 11 drone flights.

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