TF-104G "12686" during test flight for AMI 1965 TF-104G, construction number 583D-5769, model 583-10-20, US serial number 63-12686, built by Lockheed; AMI serial number MM54227, delivered 1965, initially serialed MM12686ex US 63-12686; test flown coded 12686; delivery date AMI 2.3.1965; uncoded 7.3.1972; 20-2 08.1972-05.1975; July 1973 at Istrana for 20 Gruppo at "Best Hit" as referee crashed 20.5.1975 near Marina di Grosseto after forward flap actuator failure; both pilots ejected safely with Martin Baker seats (confirmed); 1.809 flight hours. copyright © Grondstein collection
