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. copyright © Karl Ascherl