F-104G 24+03 JaboG 31 landing at Norvenich AB 1981 RF-104G, construction number 683D-8137, company model 683-04-10, built by Fokker manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); first flight August 23, 1963 coded KG+237 at Fokker-Schiphol to Avio Diepen August 23, 1963 for RF-104G modifications according project "Bacchus" (for AG 51) camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"; acceptance date November 6, 1963 by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA) with 4:10 flight hours EA+121 AG 51 "Immelmann" at Ingolstadt-Manching AB delivery date on November 8, 1963; AG 51 relocated to Bremgarten AB in 1969 24+03 JG 74 at Neuburg AB on October 6, 1970; modified to Fighterbomber version F-104G on December 16, 1970 at Messerschmitt JaboG 36 at Hopsten AB on June 11, 1971; JaboG 33 on September 25, 1974; stored LwWerft 11 on October 13, 1977; JaboG 31 at Norvenich AB on November 2, 1978 withdrawn from use and stored at LwSchleuse 11 on February 2, 1983; struck off charge order (AVA) December 13, 1983MAP (Military Assistance Program) with 3.214 flight hours to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 63-8137) as "Verteidigungshilfe" (Defense aid) coded "4-137" on March 13, 1984 for 4.AJU at Murted AB; operated by 4 AJU at Murted AB March 1984-1988 withdrawn from use at Murted AB on August 31, 1988 coded "4-137", CFE cut up later, not seen since; scrapped. 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. copyright © Eric Tammer
