Aircraft Photo of MM54256 | Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter | Italy - Air Force | AirHistory.net #861584
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:MM54256
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter
C/n (msn):583H-5207
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:20 Gruppo / 4 Stormo
Location
City / Airport:GrossetoMap
Country:Italy
Airport Codes:ICAO: LIRS   IATA: GRS   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:6 March 1987
Photo by:Massimo Liperi
Photo ID: 861584
Photo Comment

Here photographed uncoded and equipped with safeguards on air intakes for engine tests, this aircraft was coded 4-38 and crashed on June 20, 1995 into sea killing the pilot, south of the Montecristo island, in misty weather conditions. Note the flash on the fin coloured with the distinctive blue and yellow colours of the 20 Gruppo's badge.

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

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