F-104G 23+89 JG 71 "Richthofen" on a training sramble

construction number 683D-8096, model 683-10-19, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); first flight July 2, 1963 at Fokker, Schiphol coded KG+196
acceptance date September 4, 1963 by BABwFokker
project "Roland" in AWX (All Weather Fighter) version with "Wing Pylon Bomb Provision" modification; camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62"
to LVR 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) at Manching AB October 9, 1963 for modifications and technical upgrading
JA+109 JG 71 delivery date on May 6, 1964
23+89 crashed on March 8, 1972 during the approach into Wittmund AB at Ardorf
pilot lost control of aircraft due to aircraft stall while extending the landing gear; pilot ejected safely
written off, struck off charge order January 5, 1973

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