F-104G VB+236 MFG 2 from Eggebek mid 60s F-104G, construction number 683D-7193, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt (MTT) manufactured by ARGE-Süd (South Group); assembly by Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 9, 1964 assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 7; first flight January 15, 1965 coded KE+493; acceptance date by BABwMTT April 15, 1965 modification level "Prince" as Fighterbomber (for MFG 2) 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" VB+236 MFG 2 at Eggebek AB delivery date on April 30, 1965 23+10 crashed into the North Sea on December 12, 1968 during a "Sea Low Level" flight after engine failure due to a birdstrike (seagull) pilot ejected but was drowned and never found; struck off charge order (AVA) March 7, 1969. Project "Prince": 25 Fighterbomber for the 2. Staffel (Squadron) of MFG 2 at Eggebek with built-in Vulcan M61 20 mm machine gun, AS.30 "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery wiring system, long-distance tanks and Sidewinder launchers as loose equipment. copyright © Harry Prins