JF-104A (YF-104A) 55-2963 at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska during "Cold Weather Test" in 1958

YF-104A, construction number 183-1009, model 183-93-02, US serial number 55-2963, built by Lockheed
ready for delivery June 29, 1956, acceptance by USAF June 29, 1956, delivery date September 18, 1956
January 1957 to Wright Air Development Center (Air Research and Development Command), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (modified to JF-104A,
deployments to Lockheed Aircraft, Burbank, and Edwards AFB, CA)
cold weather tests at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska with Arctic markings, this intensive testprogram was named "Phase V"
September 1961 converted to JQF-104A "QFG-963" with 3205 DS at Eglin AFB, FL
shot down on February 1, 1962 by Bomarc G/A missile on 1st drone flight, painted orange overall.

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