F-104G VA+111 MFG 1 1963

construction number 683D-7091, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting May 8, 1963
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 3; first flight July 23, 1963 coded KE+391
acceptance date August 22, 1963 by BABwMTT
construction level "Zeus" as Fighter-Bomber (for MFG 1) with long range tanks installed, AS.30 and "Kormoran" wiring system and 
Vulcan M61 20 mm machine gun as loose part; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order TA-196
LwVersRgt 3 on August 27, 1963 for modifications
VA+111 MFG 1 delivery date on November 15, 1963
crashed January 31, 1964 near Leck after midair collision with VA+112 (construction number 7092) 
over Schleswig-Holstein at high altitude (33.000 ft), 
pilot ejected to safety, written off; struck off charge order December 2, 1964

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