RF-104G 21+21 Marinefliegergeschwader 2 (MFG 2) 1983 construction number 683D-6676, model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) RF-104G first flight May 3, 1965 coded KC+155 at FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino), Turin-Caselle project "Earl" (for MFG 2) as RF-104G with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti ship missile delivery system installed camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62", acceptance date July 10, 1965 by BABwFIAT VB+216 MFG 2 of German Navy delivery date on July 19, 1965 21+21 Navy camouflage scheme TA-196-3 "Norm 76" in 1972 modified to MARINE-Recce version TA-1401 with Side Oblique Camera (SOC) KS-87B on May 3, 1979 back to MFG 2 on October 11, 1979, LVR 1 "Kommando F-104" on March 25, 1987, WTD 61 on June 22, 1987 withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on August 6, 1987 with 3.233 flight hours, struck off charge order January 4, 1988to Hellenic Air Force coded as "FG-6676" on April 27, 1988 for 116 Wing at Araxos AB, withdrawn from use 1993 stored Agrinion AB 2001, September 14, 2007 last noted courtesy @ Peter Doll A German Navy F-104 entered bad weather and the pilot was suddenly shocked by a big bang. The pilot felt something like a severe explosion. The Starfighter was struck by a lightning strike. A check on the instruments showed no problems with the engine or electronics. However looking outside is was evident that the aircraft was indeed damaged. Three fuel tanks were missing while the remaining tip tank was severely bent and damaged. The voltage of the lightning strike had charged the jettison circuit of the F-104 and dropped three of the four tanks. The pilot landed safely at CFB Lahr. 21+21 after lightning strike 1970

