RF-104G EA+126: picture wanted coded KG+271 or EA+126

RF-104G EA+126 (no photo)

RF-104G, construction number 683D-8171, company model 683-04-10, built by Fokker
manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); F-104G first flight November 12, 1963 coded KG+271
to Avio Diepen November 12, 1963 for RF-104G photoreconnaissance version modification according project "Recce"
camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"
acceptance date January 31, 1964 by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA) with 3:30 flight hours
LVR 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) at Manching AB on February 14, 1964 for modifications and upgrading
EA+126 AG 51 "Immelmann" at Ingolstadt-Manching AB delivery date on January 19, 1965
crashed August 23, 1965 during a formation take-off at Manching AB due to a loose elevator bolt,
aircraft crashed back on the runway and exploded; pilot was killed; struck off charge order (AVA) July 13, 1966.

Project "Recce": included 66 RF-104G from ARGE-Nord, which were converted to RF-104G before delivery. 
They were mainly intended for the second squadron of WaSLw 10, AG 51, AG 52 and project Columbus.

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