F-104C "FG-891" 436 TFS 479th TFW 1963

F-104C, construction number 183-1179, model 483-04-05, US serial number 56-0891, built by Lockheed
delivery date October 16, 1958; 479th Tactical Fighter Wing (Tactical Air Command), George AFB, CA October 1958-November 1966
(deployments to Moron AB Spain and Ramey AFB, PR) ; with 435th TFS at Udorn in late 1966; 56-0891 refueling in flight with 436 TFS December 1963 noted
January 1967 435 Tactical Fighter Squadron (Pacific Air Forces), Udorn RTAFB, Thailand; March 1967 to 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (PACAF), Udorn RTAFB
56-891 nicknamed as "Snoopy Sniper" was flown by Herb Drisco. On the other side "Nancy J" was painted, the name "Nancy J" referred to Herb's wife
198th TFS Puerto Rico ANG, San Juan IAP, PR January 1968-1975; August 11, 1975 dropped from the inventory and transfer to Sky Harbor Airport, Phoenix
on pole at Sky Harbor Airport, Phoenix, AZ in Arizona ANG with F-104A markings in front of the AZ ANG HQ bldg in 2000; May 2025 noted.

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