RF-104G VB+225 MFG 2 at Eggebek AB RF-104G, construction number 683D-6691, company model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) manufactured by Italian Group (ARGE-Italien); RF-104G production in Photoreconnaissance version; first flight July 19, 1965 coded KC+164 by FIAT project "Earl" (for MFG 2) as RF-104G with AS.30 "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery system installed camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"; acceptance date November 25, 1965 by BABwFIAT VB+225 MFG 2 at Eggebek AB delivery date on November 25, 1965 21+30 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order "TA-196-3" in 1969 modified to MARINE-Recce version according tech order "TA-1401" with Side Oblique Camera (SOC) KS-87B on November 13, 1978, back to MFG 2 on December 22, 1978 Luftwaffenschleuse 11 on January 25, 1984 for AN/ALE-40(N) Chaff/Flare countermeasure dispenser equipment according tech order "TA-1469", back to MFG 2 on February 15, 1984; withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on January 30, 1985 with 2.887 flight hours struck off charge order (AVA) March 19, 1985MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Hellenic Air Force April 11, 1985 and stored 1989 operational with 335 Mira (Squadron) of 116.Pterix (Wing) at Araxos AB coded as "FG-691" last flight from 116 Combat Wing to Hellenic Aerospace Industries, (HAI) on April 14, 1992 and withdrawn from use preserved coded as "RF-691" at Tanagra AB as gate guard in Silver-finish colors in April 1996; September 18, 2005 noted coded "RF-691" September 2021 (weathered) noted; November 2022 last noted. Project "Earl": 27 RF-104G from the ARGE-Italy for the 1.Staffel (Squadron) of MFG 2 at Eggebek with built-in AS.30 "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery wiring system copyright © Waldemar Winkler
