F-104G YA+102 ErpSt 61 (test unit 61) at Cazaux AB, France for "Kormoran" anti-ship missile tests 1966

F-104G, construction number 683D-7002, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt
manufactured by ARGE-Süd (South Group) with parts from Lockheed; assembly at Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 9, 1961
assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 0; first flight June 5, 1962 coded KE+302
planned for project "42" but changed to a test aircraft; acceptance date August 8, 1962 by BABwMTT; project "Balance" was not implemented
YA+102 ErpSt 61 at Manching AB delivery date on August 13, 1962 in Silver-finish colors; to Messerschmitt June 28, 1963 for "AS.30" test modification
to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France on December 15, 1964 for "AS.30" tests; to Messerschmitt April 5, 1966 for AS.34 "Kormoran" modifications installation
ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France on May 24, 1966 for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 1 tests; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" in September 1966
21+34 JaboG 34 on September 18, 1969 after de-installation of Kormoran test modification
in 1972 on loan to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 2 tests; in 1974 on loan to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 3 tests
JaboG 32 at Lechfeld AB on December 12, 1980; TechnGrp 11 on April 26, 1984
withdrawn from use and stored in airworthy condition as attrition reserve aircraft at LwSchleuse 11 on September 24, 1984 with 2.741 flight hours; struck off charge order (AVA) December 18, 1984
MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 62-7002) on April 23, 1985 coded "6-002"; with 162 Filo of 6.AJU at Bandirma AB
1987 operational with Luftwaffe camouflage scheme; withdrawn from use and stored December 18, 1989 at Eskisehir AB; CFE cut-up August 1, 1995; scrapped.

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