dd 1963, 3rd TFW (aug63-1996) 1996

Note: This Starfighter was once seen in the 70s with the wrong tail serial "12227" applied. In 1996 it was seen with 7TFS badges and when it was withdrawn from use it carried normal 3rd Air Group markings.

Accident Reports:

1996 (F-104G)

This F-104G from 3rd TFW (3rd Air Group) was hit in the middle fuselage area by 20mm training shells by another F-104G, while on 15 minute (QRA) alert duty. That particular Starfighter, also on alert, was tested by groundcrew. The "4306" was hit by about 20 shots of 20 mm Vulcan training rounds by its collegue alert F-104G which was under missile circuit testing. Because the switch was situated at cannon position the cannon accidently fired.
The "4306" was declared damaged beyond repair and was written off officially on August 6th, 1996 by 1st Depot in Pingtung AB.