Aircraft 56-0763 Photo

56-0763, Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, c/n 183-1051, This aircraft was designated "Queenie II" as a test bed for G.E.'s J-79 turbojet engine while stationed at Edwards AFB from 1957 until 1963 when it became a chase aircraft for the X-15, SR-71 & XB-70 Valkyrie.
This aircraft was designated "Queenie II" as a test bed for G.E.'s J-79 turbojet engine while stationed at Edwards AFB from 1957 until 1963 when it became a chase aircraft for the X-15, SR-71 & XB-70 Valkyrie.
Photo Info
Photographer
David Markley
Shot Date 2007-06-02
Upload Date 2013-10-02
Views 597
EXIF Data
Camera Make HP
Camera Model HP Scanjet G3010
Dimensions 1584 × 1104
Date Taken 2007-06-02 21:05:46