F-104G 26+64 MFG 2 waiting for a weapon delivery training mission

construction number 683D-7410, model 683-10-19, built by MBB
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd) & VFW; assembly start at MBB September 30, 1971 as attrition replacement aircraft
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 5; first flight January 19, 1972 at MBB
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 March 13, 1972 by GPS-MBB
26+64 MFG 2 delivery date March 16, 1972
crashed February 19, 1974 during practice weapon delivery on Terschelling Bombing Range, Netherlands 
due to engine failure (FOD ricochet after Gun firing); aircraft crashed into the sea; pilot ejected safely
written off; struck off charge order June 25, 1974

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