F-104G "D-6655" 322 squadron of RNLAF in "Air Defence Grey" camouflage scheme

F-104G, construction number 683D-6655, model 683-10-19, built by FIAT
MAP to KLu, taken on charge March 20, 1965 coded D-6655 in AWX (Fighter) version; delivery date September 24, 1965 in grey camouflage scheme
operated by 322/323 squadrons pool at Leeuwarden AB until November 1980; withdrawn from use December 15, 1980
MAP to Turkey December 15, 1980 (TuAF serial number 65-6655) with J-79 engine nr 414-636, coded as "4-655" at 4.AJU noted-May 1981
crashed or scrapped.

This aircraft was not seen any more after May 1981. It is very likely that it was lost in an accident soon after this day.
It is also possible that the aircraft was scrapped soon after 1981 but this looks strange since in that case normally an aircraft is seen in any state.

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