F-104G KC+143 on FIAT factory ramp 1965

construction number 683D-6640, model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino)
RF-104G coded KC+143 first flight November 17, 1964 at Fiat, Turin-Caselle
project "Earl" (for MFG 2) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti ship missile delivery system installed
camouflage scheme TA-196 "Norm 62", acceptance date May 31, 1964
delivery date April 12, 1965 coded VB+204 to MFG 2
21+10 crashed into the sea 18 km south of Capo Frasca, Sardinia
after loosing orientation in heavy thunderstorm on October 14, 1971
pilot was killed, written off, struck off charge order April 20, 1972

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