The "Vikings" during the final 5 displays 1986

Though it's existence was pretty short in regards of time - the figures are quite amazing: Between their maiden show on 14.August 1983 and the final display on 27.September 1986
(the events took place at open houses at Eggebek, the "Vikings" homebase, and Neuburg/Donau, home of the JG 74)
some 6 million spectators were able to enjoy more than 60 displays worldwide.

Of these displays the final five were flown with a colorful paintscheme, symbolizing the colors of Schleswig-Holstein.

When the F-104G Starfighter was put out of operational service with the German Navy, not only the aircraft, but the "Vikings" as well disappeared from the skies.

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