F-104G VA+138 MFG 1

F-104G, construction number 683D-7162, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt (MTT)
manufactured by South Group (ARGE-Süd); assembly start at Messerschmitt-Manching March 23, 1964
assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 6; first flight June 4, 1964 coded KE+462
project "Yoga" as Fighterbomber (for MFG 1) with AS.30 anti-ship missile delivery system,
Sidewinder missile launch rails and long range tanks
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"
acceptance date by BABwMTT August 28, 1964
VA+138 MFG 1 at Schleswig-Jagel AB delivery date on September 3, 1964
22+80 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order "TA-196-3" in 1970
withdrawn from use at LwSchleuse 11 on March 25, 1981 with 2.268 flight hours
struck off charge order (AVA) June 4, 1981
MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 64-7162 ) July 21, 1981
coded "4-162" with Sahin Kita conversion unit; in 1982 coded "6-162" with 6.AJU at Bandirma AB
withdrawn from use and stored a Eskisehir AB March 22, 1989; CFE cut-up date unknown; remainder scrapped.

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