Aircraft Photo of 57-913 / 70913 | Lockheed F-104C Starfighter | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #391185
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:57-913
Alternate Serial:70913
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
C/n (msn):183-1230
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:479 TFW
Location
City / Airport:Da NangMap
Country:Vietnam
Airport Codes:ICAO: VVDN   IATA: DAD   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:May 1965
Photo from:Bob Thomas Collection
Photo ID: 391185
Photo Comment

This a/c was shot down by anti-aircraft fire on 1 September 1966 over Vietnam. The pilot, Major Norman Schmidt, was captured by the North Vietnamese but did not survive his time in captivity. This slide was taken by Mr. Richard LeBlanc.

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