F-104G DC+112 JaboG 33 at Decimomannu AB, Italy in 1964; observe the different squadron colors: 1st squadron red, 2nd squadron blue

F-104G, construction number 683D-7053, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt (MTT)
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly start by Messerschmitt-Manching September 20, 1962
assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 2; first flight April 25, 1963 coded KE+353; acceptance date by BABwMTT July 12, 1963 in Silver finish colors
project "Loreley" as Fighterbomber (for JaboG 33) with Vulcan M61 20 mm machine gun installed and long range tanks as loose parts
DC+112 JaboG 33 at Buchel AB delivery date on July 18, 1963; at Messerschmitt for upgrading to the latest modifications on July 21, 1966
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" in October 1966
DB+242 JaboG 32 at Lechfeld AB on January 9, 1967
21+84 crashed August 24, 1976 at Grosskötz near Günzburg due to an out of control situation (pitch-up) after overstressing the aircraft,
pilot ejected safely; written off; struck off charge order (AVA) February 9, 1977; tail used for serial number 9014 (25+68).

Project "Loreley": to equip 42 Fighterbomber for the second wing designated to be converted being JaboG 33 (FBW 33) at Büchel AB

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