TF-104G 27+92 MFG 2

construction number 583F-5922, model 583-10-20, built by Lockheed
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA) and Messerschmitt (ARGE-Süd)
South Group (ARGE-Süd) parts (fuselage and wings) assembly according contract lot 5
ARGE-Süd parts airlifted to USA on August 10, 1965 with a Canadair CL-44D of "Flying Tiger Line"; Lockheed assembled coded KF+222 in 1965
airlifted January 3, 1966 to Avio Diepen Ypenburg AB, Netherlands for reassembly
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196; accepted on February 22, 1966 by BABwFokker
TB+262 MFG 2 delivery date on March 17, 1966
27+92 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3 in 1972; ErpSt 61 on July 12, 1973; back to MFG 2 on December 11, 1973
crashed May 7, 1982 during a sea low level into Baltic Sea after water contact near island Laesoe, Denmark. 
Both pilots ejected, but the chutes did not open in time, the pilot and a passenger were killed, struck off charge order June 28, 1982

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