RF-104G 23+18 MFG 2 passing the island "Helgoland" 1983

construction number 683D-7202, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd), assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting November 30, 1964
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 8; first flight March 29, 1965 coded KE+502; acceptance date May 31, 1965 by BABwMTT
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"
VB+245 MFG 2 delivery date on June 3, 1965; MFG 1 on August 30, 1965; MFG 2 on December 4, 1967
23+18 Navy camouflage scheme TA-196-3 "Norm 76" in 1970
to MBB for the MARINE-Recce version TA-1401 with Side Oblique Camera (SOC) KS-87B on July 24, 1978
crashed on July 10, 1984 during formation take-off at Eggebek AB. Shortly after take-off the aircraft started rolling to the left.
US NAVY exchange pilot could not stop the roll movement and ejected safely; struck off charge order October 23, 1984

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