F-104C "FG-918" (57-0918) 436 TFS, 479 TFW George AFB F-104C, construction number 183-1235, model 483-04-05, US serial number 57-0918, built by Lockheeddelivery date June 15, 1959; 479th TFW June 1959-April 1963; crashed on April 24, 1963 during shooting exercises at the Cuddeback range, struck ground obstructions (a 25 feet utility pole and a 5 feet wooden sign) and crashed pilot had requested a pass by the tower for an altimeter check; 436 TFS, 479 TFW; written off. copyright @ USAF