RF-104G 21+10 MFG 2 1970

construction number 683D-6640, model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino)
manufactured by Italian Group (ARGE-Italien); RF-104G coded KC+143 first flight November 17, 1964 at Fiat, Turin-Caselle
project "Earl" (for MFG 2) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system installed
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196; acceptance date May 31, 1964 by BABwFIAT
delivery date April 12, 1965 coded VB+204 to MFG 2
21+10 crashed into the sea 18 km south of Capo Frasca Bombing Range, Sardinia after loosing orientation in a heavy thunderstorm
on October 14, 1971; pilot was killed, written off, struck off charge order April 20, 1972

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