Photographer unknown - note RAF 56 Sqn zapps on tail painted during squadron exchange in July 1984

Delivered in 1971, converted to ASA standard between 1986 and 1987. Furhterly upgraded to ASA-M in 1998-99, finally withdrawn from use in 2003. Low viz unit badge on air intake

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. This MM6732, built by Fiat Aviazione/Aeritalia, was delivered in 1974 and was eventually placed in storage at Grazzanise from late 2003. Its fuselage was noted seen at the flightline at Grazzanise in late 2005.

Part of a four-ship of 37 Stormo Starfighters who visited Volkel