F-104G DF+123: picture wanted coded KH+161 or DF+123

F-104G DF+123 (no photo)

construction number 683D-9149, model 683-10-19, built by SABCA
assembly start July 19, 1964 at SABCA, Gosselies
first flight November 11, 1964 coded with construction number "9149" in Fighter Bomber version
2 factory test fights and 3 military test flights with 5 flight hours, camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62"
coded KH+161 acceptance date by BABwSABCA unknown
to LVR 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) on February 9, 1965 for modifications
DF+123 JaboG 36 on March 12, 1965
crashed June 14, 1965 near Grossenheim, district Wesermünde after aircraft exploded in the air due to engine explosion
pilot ejected, but died later, written off, struck off charge order May 6, 1966

note: First aircraft lost from Hopsten was aircraft DF+123 (9149) on June 14, 1965

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