RF-104G 21+15 MFG 2 over the volcanic island Stromboli in Italy

construction number 683D-6664, model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino)
manufactured by Italian Group (ARGE-Italien); GAF RF-104G KC+149 first flight March 6, 1965 at FIAT, Turin-Caselle
project "Earl" (for MFG 2) as RF-104G with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system installed
camouflage scheme according tech order TA-196 "Norm 62"; acceptance date April 4, 1965 by BABwFIAT
VB+210 MFG 2 delivery date on May 6, 1965
21+15 Navy camouflage scheme according tech order TA-196-3 "Norm 76" in 1971
to MBB for the MARINE-Recce version TA-1401 with Side Oblique Camera (SOC) KS-87B on January 29, 1979
November 28, 1983 to Luftwaffenschleuse 11 for AN/ALE-40(N) Chaff/Flare countermeasure dispenser equipment according tech order TA-1469
back to MFG 2 ob January 31, 1984; withdrawn from use and stored at LwSchleuse 11 on August 20, 1986 with 3.408 flight hours
struck off charge order January 19, 1987
to Hellenic Air Force on February 25, 1987 coded as "FG-6664" to 116th Pterix (Wing) for 335th Mira (Squadron)
crashed on September 3, 1992 after a mi-air collision at Iteno Ilias close to Andravida AB with construction number 7082, pilot ejected safely
written off; wreck seen at Araxos AB in April 2000; no further information

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