F-104G "D-6697" 312 Squadron RNLAF at Norvenich AB for the TWM69 (Tactical Weapons Meet) with 8th AirTac badge on the rudder in June 1969

F-104G, construction number 683D-6697, model 683-10-19, built by FIAT
RNLAF MAP; taken on charge December 23, 1966 as D-6697 to 311 squadron KLu; with 312 squadron at TWM at Jever AB in June 1968
with 312 squadron at TWM at Norvenich AB in June 1969; Orpheus prototype test at Volkel AB; with 312 squadron at TWM at Spangdahlem AB in June 1970
July 1970 to 311 squadron; with 312 squadron in June 1977 squadron exchange with Danish Air Force 725 Esk, based at Karup, flying the Saab A-35 XD Draken
October 1979 to 311 squadron; in January 1982 with TTS at Leeuwarden AB; withdrawn from use May 7, 1982
May 7, 1982 to Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia (HAF) for Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP) as "FG-697" with 116th Pterix 335th Mira
withdrawn from use August 6, 1990; noted in September 1990 without wings; derelict (stored) as FG-697 at Araxos 2008 noted; dump September 2017 noted.

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