F-104DJ "003" APW (Air Proving Wing-test unit) of the JASDF landing at Gifu AB in June 1981

F-104DJ, construction number 583B-5403, Model 583-10-17, JASDF serial number 26-5003, built by Lockheed
Lockheed built, initially serialed 16-5003; delivered to the Japanese Air Force on July 28, 1962 and was handed over to 201 squadron (2 Wing).
In 1968 it was transferred to 5 Wing. In the early 70s to 207 squadron under the 83 Air Group until November 1976.
During a visit at Kamatsu AB on November 10, 1978 it was seen for the last time with markings of 207 squadron because later on it went back to the Wing where it started its flying career,
being 2 Wing. Not with 201 squadron but with 203 squadron it ended its Japanese days. Operational for the last time at homebase Chitose on December 16, 1980 with markings of 203 squadron.
From about 1981 APW (Air Proving Wing -test unit) at Gifu AB. 
After a storage period it was transferred to the Taiwanese Air Force 1985 coded as "4591" under Project "Ali Shan No 9" to 7 Sqn of 3 Wing
and later on with 28 TFS. Then the Taiwanese Starfighters received Air Group markings, the "4591" received badges of 3 AG and flew with these markings until its retirement late nineties.
Withdrawn from use at 1st Depot at Pingtung AFB and scrapped.

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