F-104G "FN-K" 331 squadron RNoAF Bodo AB

F-104G, construction number 683C-4025, model 683-10-19, US serial number 61-2625, built by Lockheed
RF-104G MAP to Norway coded "FN-K" on October 26, 1963 with USS Fiddler
to 331 squadron on November 1, 1963 with 19 flight hours
did not have cameras and during the first maintenance cycle (IRAN) modified to F-104G in 1964
coded "625" on September 1, 1972
"625" crashed during decent through clouds on approach to Bodø AB from east 2.7 km east of Setsa in Saltdal on
September 18, 1974 with 1.878 flight hours. The pilot managed to eject, but he was still in the seat when it hit the ground, and he was killed
Lockheed C-2 seat failed to separate from the pilot, written off.

August 7, 1963 was in many ways a milestone in the Norwegian Air Force (KNL) history.
That day, the American ship USS Croatian entered the harbour in Bodø carrying 13 shining new F-104G Starfighter on its deck.
The first Starfighter to take off from Bodø was the FN-N, at August 12, 1963.

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