F-104G KE+494 Messerschmitt 1965

construction number 683D-7194, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 15, 1964
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 7; first flight February 2, 1965 coded KE+494
acceptance date by BABwMTT April 13, 1965
modification level "Prince" as Fighter-Bomber (for MFG 2) with AS.30 and "Kormoran" anti ship missile delivery system,
Sidewinder missile launch rails and long range tanks; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
VB+237 MFG 2 delivery date on April 30, 1965; MFG 1 on August 26, 1965
23+11 MFG 2 on September 22, 1967; Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order TA-196-3 in 1970
crashed on December 7, 1978 west of Schleswig during the approach into Eggebek AB
due to engine failure after a bird strike
pilot ejected safely; struck off charge order September 16, 1979

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