F-104S "51-05" 22°Gruppo of 51°Stormo with KLu 311 squadron zap

F-104S, construction number 783-1007, serial number MM6707, model 783, built by Aeritalia
delivery date 22 Gruppo 8.7.1969; 51-05 22 Gruppo CIO 51 Stormo "Ferruccio Serafini" 07.1969-13.5.1974
May 1973 squadron exchange between the Italian Air Force 22 Gruppo, based at Istrana AB and the Dutch Air Force 312 Squadron based at Volkel AB both flying the F-104
crashed May 13, 1974 at Porcellengo di Treviso (TV) near Istrana AB with 680 flight hours due to a technical failure (flame out), pilot ejected safely (Martin Baker seat)
scrapyard Gambettola Stazione FF.SS; 1982 last noted; scrapped.

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