| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 57-1303 |
| Alternate Serial: | 71303 |
| Military Code: | FG-303 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104B Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 283-5015 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sacramento - McClellanMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMCC IATA: MCC Local: MCC Other: - |
| Collection: | Aerospace Museum of California |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Frikke |
| Photo ID: | 674450 |
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The first two-seat Starfighter model, the F-104B was ahead of its time in not receiving a TF designation, suggesting it was fully combat-capable. However, the F-104A's 20-mm cannon was omitted and internal fuel reduced. There were also quite a few other changes, and the definitive, FY 1957 machines had a 25 percent larger tailfin and rudder than the F-104A. This photo is copyright © Erik Frikke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 April 2024, and has since been viewed 125 times. |