F-104S "9-888" 191 Filo of 9.AJU (Ana Jet Ussu (Main Jet Base)) Turkish Air Force 1992, observe the fuselage weapon station

F-104S, construction number 783-1188, TuAF serial number 75-6888, model 783, built by Aeritalia
delivery date August 6, 1976 to 192 Filo coded "888"; "9-888" to 191 Filo of 9.AJU at Balikesir AB June 1, 1984
crashed coded "9-888" with 191 Filo October 22, 1992 near Akhisar AB after fuel pump failure and subsequent fuel leaking into the fuselage, causing explosions
First Lieutenant Kadrican Pehlivan ejected safely, but was injured; written off.

TuAF Sqn, Wing, Turkish Air Force F-104S Base

142 Filo  4.AJU  Murted AB, first delivery December 18, 1974, official ceremony on March 14, 1975, F-104S transferred 1980 to 191 Filo of 9.AJU Balikesir AB
193 Filo  9.AJU  Balikesir AB, first delivery January 21, 1975, merged into 192 Filo in July 1976
192 Filo  9.AJU  Balikesir AB, July 1976 - 1983
191 Filo  9.AJU  Balikesir AB, 1980 - 1993

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