F-104G VB+230 MFG 2 1966

construction number 683D-7187, model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting August 18, 1964
assembly in Fighter-Bomber version according contract lot 7; first flight November 12, 1964 coded KE+487
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
acceptance date March 19, 1965 by BABwMTT
VB+230 MFG 2 delivery date on March 30, 1965; MFG 1 on September 25, 1967
23+04 MFG 2 in December 1967
crashed on September 18, 1968 during a sea low level after water contact (CFIT) near the island Anholt in the Baltic Sea, 
pilot ejected and was rescued but died later; struck off charge order January 22, 1969

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