F-104G "FX59" BAF landing at Leeuwarden AB (EHLW), Netherlands with air-to-air gunnery tow target system 1981 F-104G, construction number 683D-9102, model 683-10-19, built by SABCAtaken on service June 26, 1964 to 10 Wing; to 1 Wing on December 24,1968 with 350 squadron August 3, 1973 at Solenzara bullet round exploded in the gun compartment (350 squadron); November 141, 1974 at Helchteren. Round exploded in the gun compartment (349 squadron) withdrawn from use at 1 Wing and stored June 3, 1981 at Koksijde AB; struck off charge 1987 and sold to to Radcomm Enterprise; 1989 engine test at Koksijde
to ROCAF October 1990 for spare part use only, (no code), scrapped. copyright © Fred Willemsen Tow target system ("Alkan Soule" dart system SECAPEM) A high performance maneuverable tow target associated with a MDI (Miss Distance Indicators) for acoustical scoring (real time scorer) is the most advanced and realistic air-to-air gunnery training system available today. The system is designed to be carried in a container and can be towed by most aircraft. Real time scoring is available inside the cockpit of the tow aircraft. The target comprises two main components: An aerodynamic module containing the MDI. A cruciform wing is used to assist visual acquisition of the target in flight. Radar acquisition is assured by a radar reflector on the wing. The Dart was able to register the hits and the hits in the vicinity of the Dart (3 metres) and send the results to a ground station. The Dart was dropped overhead the airfield on a parachute, repaired and made ready for the next mission.
