F-104G 26+73 Marinefliegergeschwader 2 (MFG 2)

construction number 683D-7419, model 683-10-19, built by MBB
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd) & VFW; assembly start by ARGE-Süd at MBB-Manching December 20, 1971
assembly in Fighter Bomber version according contract lot 7; manufactured as attrition replacement aircraft
modification level "Neptun" as Fighter Bomber (for German Navy) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system
first flight March 13, 1972 at MBB
26+73 acceptance date April 19, 1972 by GPS-MBB, Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3
MFG 2 delivery date on April 25, 1972
crashed March 15, 1976 near Westeerheversand north of St.Peter-Ording into the mudflats (Wattenmeer) of the North Sea 
due to engine failure after a bird strike (Gänseschwarm) at about 300 feet, pilot ejected safely, written off
struck off charge order July 27, 1976

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