Aircraft Photo of 2002 | Lockheed F-104G Starfighter | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #593207
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:2002
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104G Starfighter
C/n (msn):683-2002
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:JBG 32
Location
City / Airport:Greenham Common (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVI   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
 
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 593207
Photo Comment

First flew in 1960. Coded as DA-102. Modified for the ZELL (Zero-Length Launch) program in 1962 and tested at Edwards AFB, CA. Shipped to West Germany in 1965 and coded as DB-127 for further testing at Lechfeld. Modified to standard configuration as 2002 in 1968 after the program was cancelled. Withdrawn from use in 1984 and preserved at Karlsruhe. Modified back to ZELL configuration in 1995 and preserved at Gatow as DB-127.

This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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