F-104A "0-60882" (56-0882) 319th FIS homested AFB, Florida  in July 1969

F-104C, construction number 183-1170, model 183-93-02, US serial number 56-0882, built by Lockheed
 delivery date January 2, 1959; 538th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (Air Defense Command), Larson AFB, WA (January 1959-October 1959)
337th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Westover AFB, MA (October 1959-June 1960); 151st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ANG), McGhee-Tyson MAP (June 1960-March 1963)
to 319th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Homestead AFB, FL (March 1963-September 1964); 319 FIS for overhaul at McClellan on December 8, 1966; 319 FIS 1969
ADWC (?); MASDC coded "FB028" (11.December 1969-15.May 1970)
MAP to Taiwan August 4, 1970 as "4260"; 41 TFS 2 TFW 11 Air Group; J79-GE-19 engine; crashed February 13, 1974 after flame-out direct after take-off and crashed into sea near Hsin Chu
pilot ejected safely; Lockheed C-2 ejection seat, written off.

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