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Hello all, some pics taken on a visit to Luke AFB in October 1982. The quality of the hardware was well worth the price of a sunburned neck! Hope you like them.

213_Luke_82_2226 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

214_Luke_82_2228 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

215_Luke_82_2231 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

216_Luke_82_2232 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

217_Luke_82_2234 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

218_Luke_82_2237 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

219_Luke_82_2241 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

220_Luke_82_2242 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

221_Luke_82_2244 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

222_Luke_82_2251 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

223_Luke_82_2254 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

224_Luke_82_2255 by Nikn Mann, on Flickr

Wow, certainly a great mix of types there. What unit were flying the -104’s, was it an overseas (RoCAF?) air arm training unit?

Hello Thunder, I assumed at the time they were operated by German crews, but I might have been mistaken.

The F-104's were used to train Luftwaffe crews. From memory, although flown in US Air Force markings & serials most (it not all) had a West German serial allocated but not worn. When retired I believe most were transferred to the RoCAF.

We like them!, just brilliant!.
Cheers.

What a day TC

viggen091 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:57 pm

What a day TC

Yes indeed! You'll remember better than me, but I think either we turned up way too early for the tour or it was delayed, and those nice people in the Public Affairs Office directed us to where we could photograph inbounds to pass the time!

You've got me there about the tour timings.
I will always remember being on the approach with the 104's landing. Damn it was hot
The Buick never let us down

Absolutely stunning shots of F-104s, thanks for sharing these with us. The T-33 and camo F-4 are nice to see as well, but overall, a great selection.

nice

That is one top set

Hooter heaven

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

I was there in October 1981, and yes they were operated by the LUFTWAFFE/USAF as the 69thTFTS 58thTTW and they had LUFTWAFFE tie-up's
From a personal view I logged 53 - F104G's/TF104G's

Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures Terry. A real joy to see them. It brings back good memories of my visit there in 1978 when Graf Zeppelin was so kind to arrange the visit for me.
Best regards, Arnold