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The first U.S. Air Force Lockheed XF-104A Starfighter prototype (s/n 53-7786) on Rogers Dry Lake, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California (USA).

  • The XF-104 was easily distinguished by the lack of inlet shock cones and the short fuselage. This aircraft crashed on 11 July 1957 due to uncontrollable tail flutter. The pilot, Bill Park, ejected safely.
Date circa 1954-1957
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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 060928-F-1234S-002

also available at XF-104, prototype for the F-104 Starfighter
Author USAF

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This image or file is a work of a U.S. Air Force Airman or employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image or file is in the public domain in the United States.

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