F-104G 23+59 JG 71 "Richthofen" Wittmund AB

construction number 683D-8040, model 683-10-19, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); Fokker factory construction number 10490
first flight November 30, 1962 coded KG+140 at Fokker, Schiphol
AWX (Fighter) version according project "Green Hill" for JG 71
acceptance date by BABwFokker May 22, 1963 in Silver-finish colors
JA+236 JG 71 delivery date on July 12, 1963
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196 in November 1964 at VFW
June 21, 1965 711 sqn rotation with 322 sqn RNLAF
SABCA IRAN on April 27, 1966 with 221 flight hours; back to JG 71 on April 28, 1967
23+59 SABCA IRAN on February 6, 1970; back to JG 71 on June 10, 1970
withdrawn from use at LVR 1 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 1) on March 20, 1974 with 1.369 flight hours
struck off charge order August 14, 1973, used for spare parts, scrapped later

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