RF-104G "D-8138" 306 squadron RNLAF with Orpheus recce pod

RF-104G, construction number 683D-8138, model 683-04-10, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); Fokker factory construction number 10588
RF-104G coded KG-238 delivery date February 12, 1964; D-8138 taken on charge February 14, 1964 at Twenthe AB for 306 squadron
306 squadron February 1964-October 1983; September 3, 1969 306 squadron moved to Volkel Air Base
5 till 14 October 1971 exchange between the Italian Air Force 5°Stormo 102°Gruppo, based at Rimini AB and the Dutch Air Force 306 Squadron based at Volkel AB
1 till 10 August 1972 exchange between the German Navy MFG 1 based at Schleswig-Jagel and 306 Squadron at Volkel AB
modified to F-104G-Orpheus in 1974; 28 April till 8 May 1980 exchange between 306 Squadron, based at Volkel AB flying the RF-104G
and Portugese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) Esquadro 103 based at Monte Real AB flying the T-33A; August 23, 1983 4.000 flying hours; UFO October 1983-March 1984
withdrawn from use March 8, 1984 and delivery to Turkish Air Force (THK serial number 63-8138) March 8, 1984; not seen since delivery; scrapped.

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