F-104G KE+302 at Messerschmitt-Manching 1962 F-104G, construction number 683D-7002, company model 683-10-19, built by Messerschmitt manufactured by ARGE-Süd (South Group) with parts from Lockheed; assembly at Messerschmitt-Manching starting October 9, 1961 assembly in Fighterbomber version according contract lot 0; first flight June 5, 1962 coded KE+302 planned for project "42" but changed to a test aircraft; acceptance date August 8, 1962 by BABwMTT with 6:10 flight hours YA+102 ErpSt 61 at Manching AB delivery date on August 13, 1962 in Silver-finish colors; project "Balance" was not implemented Messerschmitt June 28, 1963 for "AS.30" test modification; to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France on December 15, 1964 for "AS.30" tests to Messerschmitt April 5, 1966 for AS.34 "Kormoran" modifications installation ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France on May 24, 1966 for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 1 tests; camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" in September 1966 21+34 JaboG 34 on September 18, 1969 after de-installation of Kormoran test modification; in 1972 on loan to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 2 tests in 1974 on loan to ErpSt 61 Det. Cazaux, France for AS.34 "Kormoran" phase 3 tests; JaboG 32 on December 12, 1980; TechnGrp 11 on April 26, 1984 withdrawn from use and stored in airworthy condition as attrition reserve aircraft at LwSchleuse 11 on September 24, 1984 with 2.741 flight hours; struck off charge order (AVA) December 18, 1984MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Turkish Air Force (TuAF serial number 62-7002) on April 23, 1985 coded "6-002"; with 162 Filo of 6.AJU at Bandirma AB 1987 operational with Luftwaffe camouflage scheme; withdrawn from use and stored December 18, 1989 at Eskisehir AB; CFE cut-up August 1, 1995; scrapped. copyright © Airbus archive
