TF-104G TA+161 MFG 1 (Naval Air wing 1) construction number 583D-5732, model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3061, built by Lockheed manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); MAP to Germany first flight 1963 coded with US serial number "61-3061" at Lockheed, Palmdale acceptance date April 22, 1963 by BABwLockheed coded KE+232 airlifted to Manching June 18, 1963 with 29 flight hourss in a Canadair CL-44D of the "Flying Tiger Line" coded DA+061 for test flights by Messerschmitt; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196 TA+161 MFG 1 delivery date on October 23, 1963 27+30 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3 in 1969 crashed August 25, 1970 after take-off from Jagel AB near Kropp due to engine failure caused from FOD, both pilots ejected safely; written off, struck off charge order March 3, 1971 copyright @ Frank Matthes collection
