F-104G 23+71 Jagdgeschwader 74 (JG 74) Neuburg AB 1974

construction number 683D-8070, model 683-10-19, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); Fokker factory construction number 10520
coded KG+170 first flight May 2, 1963 at Fokker, Schiphol; acceptance date June 12, 1963 by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA) in Silver finish colors
project "Roland" in AWX (All Weather Fighter) version with "Wing Pylon Bomb Provision" modification
LVR 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) on June 24, 1963 for modifications
ErpSt 61 Det. Istres delivery date on July 9, 1963 for arresting hook trials; code YA+113 planned for ErpSt 61 on May 27, 1964, but not used
to Messerschmitt for modifications and camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
JD+106 JG 74 on February 22, 1966
23+71 heavy damaged on April 23, 1970, midair collision during an Air Combat Maneuvering sortie southwest of Augsburg with 25+65,
both aircraft made an Emergency Landing at Neuburg AB
by road transport to MBB on April 28, 1970 for repair; after repair back to JG 74 on May 12, 1971
withdrawn from use at LVR 1 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 1) on May 9, 1974 with 1.085 flight hours
struck off charge order December 17, 1973; for spare parts use,
scrapped at Erding AB December 7, 1978

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