Squadron Exchanges 2003

Mid July 2003

This month the Italian Air Force 9 Gruppo based at Grosseto AB, flying the F-104S/ASAM exchanged with the German Air Force JG71 flying the F-4F Phantom and based at Wittmundhafen AB. It was only a one way exchange with the Germans flying to Grosseto AB in July. On July 15th the F-4's 37+79, 37+89, 38+14 and 38+49 were seen at Grosseto.

Early till mid September 2003

This month the Italian Air Force 10 Gruppo based at Grazzanise AB, flying the F-104S/ASAM exchanged with the Hellenic Air Force 339 Mira flying the F-4E from Andravida. It was a 1 way exchange. No Starfighters flew to Greece. This was really the last ever Squadron Exchange performed by an F-104 unit in the world!!!

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