F-104 Stolen From a Dutch AFB over the weekend...

cooper9411 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:22 pm

Xrayist wrote:

Anyone see the new F-104 project listed on Courtesy?

Right after the project B-29 "Lady of the Lake" :lol:

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:14 am

as a merchant w/ 2 retail stores who deals w/ thieves / shoplifters regularly, i commend the thieves for stealing something 10 thousand times the size of a toaster & get away w/ it!!

Rick65 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:03 pm

Any update on this story?
Lots of humour in the responses so far, but no answer to my immediate questions on reading the first post.
Why (and how) would anyone steal a F104 and what would they plan to do with it?
It seems a lot of effort for a prank and would require access to a lot of gear, crane, lowloader etc which should make locating the culprits easy.
The ridiculous 6.36m wing span must have made the task easier.

shrike · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:02 pm

The original story, as reported on the BBC at least, was that it was a 1/3 scale display model/ sculpture.
There is, evidently, a tradition of well organized pranks in Holland around this time of year, and that it's discovery is anticipated on New Years Day. Where they will find it is another question.

Rick65 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:40 pm

Thanks - a 1/3 scale model is more plausible (but not nearly as much fun)

RAMC181 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:27 pm

Presumably THIS one.

Deelen Museum is a great place, I highly recommend a visit.
Their coffee is good too.

PB

cooper9411 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:48 am

darn juvenile delinquents! :drinkers:

The Inspector · **Posted:** Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:29 pm

Punks wearing Clog Jordans?? Or is Munchkinland arming up?
Maybe, but HORTONS doesn't have near as much burnt coal ash taste as STARGAKS does. :drinkers:

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