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

F-104G, construction number 683C-4027, model 683-10-19, US serial number 61-2627, built by Lockheed
RF-104G MAP to Norway coded "FN-C" on August 7, 1963; with 331 squadron on August 10, 1963
modified to F-104G standards at Avio Diepen, Netherlands in 1963
on June 6, 1968 this 61-2627 was one of two Starfighters who intercepted a Soviet Navy "Moss" aircraft over Northern Norway
crashed July 21, 1971 in upper Tolladal in Beiarn, near Bodo AB with 1.224 flight hours
the pilot ejected safely with minor injury
FN-C was on a training mission in a two ship formation when the accident occurred, it likely encountered technical problems,
Lockheed C-2 seat, written off.

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