TF-104G TA+163 MFG 1 (Naval Air Wing 1) Jagel 1964

construction number 583D-5729, model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3058, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA); assembly at Lockheed, Palmdale; Lockheed test flights at Palmdale coded 61-3058
acceptance date 1963 by BABwLockheed; MAP to Germany coded KE+229
airlifted to Messerschmitt-Manching on May 30, 1963 with a Canadair CL-44D of the "Flying Tiger Line"
DA+058 for test flights at Messerschmitt-Manching; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
acceptance date April 15, 1964 by BABwMTT
TA+163 (Navy trainer) delivery date to MFG 1 on April 22, 1964
crashed April 26, 1965 during GCA-approach to Jagel Air Base at Tossens, east of Wilhelmshaven after a Generator Failure 
due to loss of thrust of a malfunctioning nozzle, both pilots ejected safely, written off
struck off charge order May 12, 1966

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