F-104G JD+253 Jagdgeschwader 74 (JG 74) 1966 F-104G, construction number 683D-7003, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt manufactured by ARGE-Süd (South Group); assembly at Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 31, 1961 with parts from Lockheed assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 0; first flight May 16, 1962 coded KE+303 in Silver-finish colors planned for project "42" but changed to a test aircraft; acceptance date June 25, 1962 by BABwMTT with 4:45 flight hours YA+101 ErpSt 61 delivery date July 6, 1962 at Detachment Istres, France to Messerschmitt on December 21, 1965 for modification to AWX (All Weather Fighter) version; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" in 1966 JD+253 JG 74 at Neuburg AB on August 31, 1966 21+35 IRAN at SABCA December 10, 1968 with 521 flight hours; back to JG 74 on June 2, 1969; JaboG 32 at Lechfeld AB on June 28, 1974 withdrawn from use and stored in airworthy condition as attrition reserve aircraft at LwSchleuse 11 on November 18, 1983; struck off charge order (AVA) September 24, 1985 MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 62-7003) on November 11, 1985 with 2.757 flight hours coded "4-003" noted with 4.AJU at Murted AB in 1985; coded "9-003 to 192 Filo of 9.AJU at Balikesir AB in 1988 withdrawn from use and stored February 27, 1990; CFE cut-up August 14, 1995; scrapped. copyright © Johann Wohlmuth