F-104G JA+241 JG 71 "Richthofen" at Wittmund AB

construction number 683D-8043, model 683-10-19, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); KG+146 first flight December 17, 1962
acceptance date April 10, 1963 by BABwFokker in AWX (All Weather Fighter) version under project "Green Hill" (for JG 71) with 4 flight hours
JA+241 JG 71 delivery date on July 7, 1963; camouflage scheme according tech order TA-196 "Norm 62" in September 1964
23+63 crashed on March 18, 1971 during approach to Wittmund AB north of Aurich after overstressing the aircraft
Aircraft reached an extreme bank angle when the pilot ejected too late, pilot was killed; written off
struck off charge order September 25, 1973

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