F-104G 26+62 MFG 2 with flaps full down for landing

construction number 683D-7408, model 683-10-19, built by MBB
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd) & VFW; assembly start September 16, 1971 as attrition replacement aircraft
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 5; first flight November 5, 1971 at MBB-Manching
modification level "Neptun" as Fighter-Bomber (for German Navy) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system
Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3; acceptance date January 18, 1972 by GPS-MBB
26+62 MFG 2 delivery date on January 27, 1972
crashed on July 7, 1982 during roll in for a simulated bomb delivery on Frasca Range, 
pilot lost control of the aircraft and crashed into the sea (CFIT), pilot ejected safely
written off; struck off charge order October 8, 1982

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