| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM6778 |
| Military Code: | 4-7 |
| Other Marks: | 4-71 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104S Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 783-1078 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 Gruppo / 4 Stormo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | WattishamMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUW IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 449190 |
| Photo Comment |
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During a squadron rotation with the RAF 56sq, four Aeronautical Militare F-104S of Grosseto air base were present. Not the very best picture, as it was typical UK weather. Note, the small unusual 1 added to the code. This MM6778, built by Fiat Aviazione/Aeritalia The Sparrow was written off at Leeuwarden air base (the Netherlands) on 2 May 2002 during its landing. The aircraft was probably too high duyring its landing attemped, broke in two pieces and came to rest alongside the runway. The pilot escaped with only minor injuries. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 March 2022, and has since been viewed 330 times. |