RF-104G-1 KG+330 modified for SLAR tests with the extended nose 1966 RF-104G, construction number 683D-8230, company model 683-04-10, US serial number 67-22517, built by Fokker manufactured by North Group (ARGE-Nord); first flight March 16, 1964 coded KG+330 at Fokker-Schiphol RF-104G modification at Weserflug in March 1964 with project "Recce" camouflage scheme "Norm 62" according tech order "TA-196" acceptance date July 15, 1964 by BABwFokker (RNAF-MTA)with 4:55 flight hours LVR 3 (Luftwaffenversorgungsregiment 3) Manching on July 23, 1964 for modifications AG 52 at Leck AB delivery date on September 18, 1964; planned code EB+106 was not used planned for project "Columbus III" on November 3, 1965, to Messerschmitt for disassembly on November 5, 1965 with code KG+330 according project "Columbus III" airlifted on November 16, 1965 to Lockheed-Burbank, USA reassembled and modified to the latest modification level at Lockheed-Palmdale initially planned for SLAR tests [RF-104G-1], but not used; modified to F-104G at Lockheed-Palmdale operated at Luke AFB by the 4510th CCTW (German shadow serial number 2480, never used for registration) in USAF Silver-finish coded 22517 flown until end of operation at Luke AFB on March 16, 1983 struck off charge order (AVA) July 21, 1983; 1983 sold with 2.622 flight hours to USAF with lot 2 1984 under project "Ali Shan No.8" MAP (Military Assistance Program) to ROCAF coded "4400" for the 12 TRS (12 SMS: Special Mission Squadron) at Taoyuan AB later operated as RF-104G in LOROP configuration (which LOROP reconnaissance camera in a specially enlarged nose) withdrawn from use 1989; static with 42 TFS markings during retirement ceremony May 16, 1998 displayed at a Military Aircraft Park in Xihu City, Changhua County, on April 23, 2001 first noted; October 4, 2009 noted; April 2023 noted. 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 © Mühlböck collection