RF-104G KC+143 on FIAT factory ramp 1965 RF-104G, construction number 683D-6640, company model 683-04-10, built by FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) manufactured by Italian Group (ARGE-Italien); RF-104G production in Photoreconnaissance version coded KC+143 first flight November 17, 1964 at Fiat, Turin-Caselle; project "Earl" (for MFG 2) with "AS.30" anti-ship missile delivery system installed camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196"; acceptance date May 31, 1964 by BABwFIAT VB+204 to MFG 2 at Eggebek AB delivery date April 12, 1965 21+10 crashed into the sea 18 km south of Capo Frasca Bombing Range, Sardinia after loosing orientation in a heavy thunderstorm on October 14, 1971; pilot was killed, written off; struck off charge order (AVA) April 20, 1972. Project "Earl": 27 RF-104G from the ARGE-Italy for the 1.Staffel (Squadron) of MFG 2 at Eggebek with built-in AS.30 "Kormoran" anti-ship missile delivery wiring system. copyright © Peitzmeier archive