F-104G "9-164", ex 22+82 display at Akhisar AB, Turkey in 2020 F-104G, construction number 683D-7164, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly start at Messerschmitt-Manching April 2, 1964 assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 6; first flight June 9, 1964 coded KE+464 modification level "Yoga" as Fighterbomber (for MFG 1) with "AS.30" anti-ship missile delivery system, Sidewinder missile launch rails and long range tanks camouflage scheme “Norm 62” according tech order "TA-196"; acceptance date by BABwMTT August 17, 1964 VA+140 MFG 1 at Schleswig-Jagel AB delivery date on August 19, 1964 22+82 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order "TA-196-3" in 1971; MFlgLehrGrp Sylt March 15, 1973 as instructional airframe (GIA) MFG 1 on February 20, 1975; MFG 2 on September 11, 1980; withdrawn from use at LwVersRgt 1 on January 24, 1984 with 2458 flight hours; struck off charge order (AVA) March 22, 1984MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serialed 64-7164) April 10, 1984 with 2.458 flight hours; initially with 4.AJU at Bandirma AB coded "6-164" with 161 Filo of 6.AJU at Bandirma AB in 1987; Dragon Hammer exercise at Grazzanise April 1989; 9.AJU Balikesir in 1991 Akhisar AB June 21, 1992 coded "9-164" with 193 Filo of 9.AJU noted; withdrawn from use November 4, 1992 Gate Guard at Akhisar AB coded "9-164" in October 1996 with MFG 1 markings; 2001 noted; June 2011 noted; August 2016 with grey camouflage scheme first noted; March 2023 last noted. copyright © Harry Prins
38°48'48.59"N 27°50'34.64"E
