F-104G 26+55 MFG 2 in August 1978, zapped by 43 squadron of RAF

construction number 683D-7401, model 683-10-19, built by MBB
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd) & VFW; assembly start July 7, 1971 as attrition replacement aircraft
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 4; first flight October 5, 1971 at MBB; acceptance date December 22, 1971 by GPS-MBB
construction level "Neptun" as Fighter Bomber with AS.30 Kormoran system; Navy camouflage scheme TA-196-3" Norm 76"
26+55 MFG 2 delivery date on January 27, 1972
crashed November 3, 1982 into Kattegat near Laesoe Rende, Denmark after engine failure due to a compressor stall 
of unknown reason after a simulated attack on a lighthouse; pilot ejected safely
struck off charge order February 15, 1983

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