F-104G 22+25 MFG 1 over the Alps

construction number 683D-7100, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly at Messerschmitt-Manching starting June 18, 1963
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 3; first flight August 26, 1963 coded KE+400
acceptance date by BABwMTT March 20, 1964
construction level "Zeus" as Fighter-Bomber (for MFG 1) with long range tanks installed, AS.30 and Kormoran wiring system and 
Vulcan M61 20 mm machine gun as loose part; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
LwVersRgt 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) on March 25, 1964 for modifications
VA+120 MFG 1 (1st squadron) delivery date on April 17, 1964; heavy damaged on July 2, 1964 after a hard landing at Jagel AB
main landing gear broke off and aircraft went off the runway; repaired at Messerschmitt-Manching and back to MFG 1 on September 9, 1965
22+25 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3 in 1970
crashed August 3, 1979 at RNS Yeovilton, UK during an open day display; pilot overstressed the aircraft during approach for landing, 
encountered a "pitch-up" during the base-turn; pilot ejected too late and was killed; written off
it crashed just outside the airbase into a sandy hill; struck off charge order December 28, 1979

copyright © Frank Matthes

22+25 at RN Yeovilton after the crash