F-104G "DB+127" launch at Lechfeld 1964

F-104G, construction number 683-2002, model 683-10-19, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Group USA (ARGE-USA); first flight around November 15, 1960 with register number "102"
acceptance date in 1960 by BABwLockheed in Silver-finish colors
coded DA+102 for Joint Test Force operation at Palmdale testing basic systems (structure and aerodynamics) in 1961
modified for ZELL (Zero-Length Launch) program at Edwards AFB in 1962; 8 ZELL take-offs at Edwards in 1963
stored at Palmdale with 202 flight hours; shipped to VFW-Lemwerder, Germany on July 28, 1965 for reassembly and modifications
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" in 1966; coded DB+127 accepted on September 14, 1965 by BABwVFW
JaboG 32 delivery date on February 24, 1966 for ZELL trials; total of 7 ZELL-trials at Lechfeld AB from May 4, until July 12, 1966
program cancelled due to changed NATO strategy
20+02 re-modified by Messerschmitt; with ErpSt 61 on April 25, 1968; JaboG 32 on January 4, 1971
stored at LwSchleuse 11 on August 6, 1981 with 2.245 flight hours; struck off charge order (AVA) October 2, 1984
on pole LwUGrpKdo Süd Karlsruhe on April 2, 1985; LwWerft 13 Erding on March 8, 1995 for restoration and modification as ZELL aircraft
preserved coded "DB+127" at Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr Berlin-Gatow in ZELL launch configuration on September 12, 1996
February 2009 noted; October 2024 noted.

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