TF-104G 28+17 JG 74 clean at Neuburg AB

construction number 583F-5947, model 583-10-20, assembled by Messerschmitt
manufactured by Lockheed (ARGE-USA) and Messerschmitt (ARGE-Süd) and VFW;
assembled by Messerschmitt Manching starting March 30, 1967 coded KE+105; recoded KE+205 June 16, 1967
first flight June 19, 1967; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196; acceptance date on August 10, 1967 by BABwMTT
JD+363 JG 74 delivery date on August 16, 1967
28+17 heavy damaged on August 25, 1972 during landing at Upper Heyford, UK due to too high sink rate
pilot ejected over the runway, written off; struck off charge order July 1, 1974
front section to ErpSt 61 for Martin Baker ejection seat trials, rest scrapped in December 1976

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