TF-104G "13077" (61-3077) loaded with a Rocket launcher on the pylon station TF-104G, construction number 583D-5748, company model 583-10-20, US serial number 61-3077, built by Lockheed manufactured by Group USA (ARGE-USA); assembly at Lockheed-Palmdale; first flight 1963 coded with US serial number "61-3077"; delivered 1963 for Germanyoperated at Luke AFB by the 4510 CCTW (German shadow serial number 2746, never used for registration) in USAF Silver-finish colors coded 13077 heavily damaged March 24, 1970 during a touch and go, the gear was raised too early and the aircraft caught fire in the arresting barrier both crewmembers Maj Jay Hardison (US IP) and 2/Lt Eckhard Lietz were ok, operated by the 418 TFTS of the 58 TFTW; 1.447 flight hours; damage was beyond economical repair (DBR) written off; struck off charge order (AVA) March 24, 1970. copyright © Peitzmeier archive
