RF-104G 21+28 MFG 2

RF-104G, construction number 683D-6689, company model 683-04-10, built by FIAT, Torino
manufactured by Italian Group (ARGE-Italien); RF-104G production in Photoreconnaissance version 
first flight July 27, 1965 by FIAT at Turin-Caselle coded KC+162; acceptance date October 8, 1965 by BABwFIAT
project "Earl" (for MFG 2) as RF-104G with "AS.30" anti-ship missile delivery system installed; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"
VB+223 MFG 2 at Eggebek AB delivery date on October 20, 1965
21+28 Navy camouflage scheme "Norm 76" according tech order "TA-196-3" in 1969
crashed March 10, 1970 near Ochdrup (Schleswig) on GCA final for Eggebek AB after loss of radio contact, the pilot was killed; struck off charge order (AVA) October 26, 1970.

Project "Earl": 27 RF-104G from the ARGE-Italy for the 1.Staffel (Squadron) of MFG 2 at Eggebek with built-in AS.30 "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery wiring system.

GCA: Ground Controlled Approach (Bodengesteuerter Anflug)

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