RF-104G EA+243: picture wanted coded KG+255 or EA+243

RF-104G EA+243 (no photo)

RF-104G, construction number 683D-8155, company model 683-04-10, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); first flight October 3, 1963 coded KG+255 at Fokker-Schiphol
to Avio Diepen October 3, 1963 for RF-104G photoreconnaissance version modifications according project "Bacchus"
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"
acceptance date by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA) December 30, 1963 with 2:45 flight hours
EA+243 AG 51 "Immelmann" at Ingolstadt-Manching AB delivery date on January 16, 1964
crashed March 19, 1965 during a Reconnaissance low level mission east of Kaufbeuren after hitting some trees (CFIT)
the pilot was killed; struck off charge order (AVA) May 20, 1966.

Project "Bacchus": enclosed 42 RF-104G aircraft. They were modified before delivery either by Avio Diepen or by Weserflug. 
All RF-104G were intended for Reconnaissance Wing 51 (AG 51) at Ingolstadt/Manching.

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