Warmtoast.
The West German Luftwaffe received a total of 915 Starfighters and during its period of service with the German armed forces, about 270 German Starfighters were lost in accidents, just under 30 percent of the total force, killing 110 pilots, hence the nickname "The Widowmaker".
During a boring afternoon Il looked the 104 accidents in service with the Luftwaffe.
GermanF104
With respect I first had the 104 descibed in that way to me by the USAF in Offut during 1962 with regard to the downwards ejector seat before they were in widespread service in Germany. As you have posted the GAF lost an awful lot but if you look down the list at the high percentages of CFITs then it can be argued that the aircraft was not necessarily the culprit
As I mentioned before. Blundering around Germany at low level at high speed and low vis was bl@@dy dangerous.