RF-104G 21+24 of MFG 2 1986

For recconaisance purposes a special modification was made to the F-104G. Behind the front wheel bay a special housing was added which carried camera's. 
Some F-104Gs have been modified to the RF-104G version but also RF-104Gs have been modified back to F-104G standard. 
The last modification could be because the recconaisance role was not needed anymore or, as happened in Holland and Italy, the recconaisance role needed more modern equipment. 
The Dutch and Italian Air Force bought the Orpheus external pod which could be carried at the centerline location. This resulted in the removal of the old camera system inside the aircraft belly. 

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