F-104G "6-171" TuAF in standart Luftwaffe camouflage scheme 1987

F-104G, construction number 683D-7171, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly start at Messerschmitt-Manching May 4, 1964
assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 6; first flight July 13, 1964 coded KE+471 at Messerschmitt-Manching
modification level "Yoga" as Fighterbomber (for MFG 1) with AS.30 anti-ship missile delivery system,
Sidewinder missile launch rails and long range tanks; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"
acceptance date September 23, 1964 by BABwMTT
VA+147 MFG 1 at Schleswig-Jagel AB delivery date on September 28, 1964; heavily damaged in 1967; to Messerschmitt on November 22, 1967 for repair
22+88 back to MFG 1 on June 28, 1968; Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order "TA-196-3" in 1971
withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on August 10, 1981
MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri ) (with TuAF serial number 64-7171) on October 20, 1981 
with 2.298 flight hours; as "6-171" with 6.AJU at Bandirma AB in 1987; in 1990 as "9-171" at Balikesir AB; withdrawn from use 1990 at Eskisehir AB
finally cut-up at Eskisehir on July 4, 1995 under CFE regulations; scrapped at Eskisehir.

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observe the practice weapon delivery rail on the CL
with rockets in front and bombs loaded to the rear