F-104G 23+07 Marinefliegergeschwader 2 (MFG 2) construction number 683D-7190, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 5, 1964 assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 7; first flight February 1, 1965 coded KE+490 modification level "Prince" as Fighter Bomber (for MFG 2) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system, Sidewinder missile launch rails and long range tanks camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62"; acceptance date May 7, 1965 by BABwMTT VB+233 MFG 2 delivery date on May 14, 1965 23+07 Navy camouflage scheme TA-196-3 "Norm 76" in 1970 withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on July 6, 1981; struck off charge order October 13, 1981 to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 65-7190) on September 7, 1981 with 2.165 flight hourscoded as "6-190" of 161 Filo at Grazzanise AB 1989 noted; coded "8-190" stored Eskisehir AB 1997 displayed coded "8-190" at Eskisehir Aviation Park and Plane Museum noted 2002 7190 has received a new paint scheme (F-16 style); sadly this scheme is giving the aircraft a very non-operational appearance, no code Eskisehir Aviation Museum, 2006 first noted copyright © Peitzmeier archive
