F-104G 26+63 "Vikings" during the last show at Neuburg July26, 1986

Though it's existence was pretty short in regards of time - the figures are quite amazing.
Between their maiden show on 14.August 1983 and the final display on 27.September 1986
the events took place at open houses at Eggebek, the "Vikings" homebase, and Neuburg AB, home of the JG 74 "Mölders"
some 6 million spectators were able to enjoy more than 60 displays worldwide.

Of these displays the final five were flown with a colorful paint scheme, symbolizing the colors of Schleswig-Holstein.

When the F-104G Starfighter was put out of operational service with the German Navy, not only the aircraft,
but the "Vikings" as well disappeared from the skies.

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