F-104G VB+229 Marinefliegergeschwader 2 (MFG 2)

construction number 683D-7186, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting July 29, 1964
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 7; first flight November 13, 1964 coded KE+486
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 TA-196 "Norm 62"; acceptance date March 4, 1965 by BABwMTT
VB+229 MFG 2 delivery date on March 18, 1965
23+03 Navy camouflage scheme TA-196-3 "Norm 76" in 1970
withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on July 28, 1980; struck off charge order January 3, 1980
to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 65-7186) on October 10, 1980 with 1.798 flight hours
coded "4-186" with 4 AJU at Murted AB in 1981/1982; 6 AJU in 1987
1989 coded "9-186" with 9 AJU at Balikesir AB
preserved at Bandirma Air Base collection "Hava Kuvvetleri Ust Kolleksion" coded as "6-186"
in August 1992 first noted, August 2006 last noted

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