RF-104G "D-8107" 306 sqn RNLAF just lowering the landing gear at Volkel AB 1988 (zapped by German Navy)

F-104G, construction number 683D-8105, model 683-04-10, built by Fokker
manufactured at Fokker factory August 30, 1963, RF-104G taken on charge November 1, 1963, D-8107 306 squadron; Royal Flush 15 at Deelen AB in May 1970
Royal Flush 16 at Ramstein AB in June 1971; October 1971 exchange between the Italian Air Force 5°Stormo 102°Gruppo, based at Rimini AB, flying the F-104G and 306 Squadron at Volkel AB
August 1972 exchange between the German Navy MFG 1 based at Schleswig Jagel and the Dutch Air Force 306 Squadron
October 1974 squadron exchange between the Dutch Air Force 306 Squadron and the Danish AF 729 Eskadrille, based at Karup, flying the RF-35 Saab Draken
May 1980 squadron exchange between the Dutch Air Force 306 Squadron and Portugese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) Esquadro 103 based at Monte Real AB flying the T-33A
September 1982 squadron exchange with German Navy MFG 2 (1st Staffel) based at Eggebek, also operating the RF-104G (MFG zap); withdrawn from use March 8, 1984
to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 63-8107) coded "8107" on March 8, 1984; converted to F-104G
193 Filo of 9.AJU in April 1987 coded "9-107"; withdrawn from use July 17, 1987; not seen since; scrapped.

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