F-104G "625" 331 squadron RNoAFfrom Bodo AB with Sidewinders on the under-wing pylons 1972

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 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.

Lockheed built 40 RF-104G, intended to be unarmed recce planes.
Some of these, including the Norwegian planes, were delivered in F-104G configuration, fully armed.
They were designated RF-104G, but all were equipped with the M61 Vulcan 20 mm machine gun.

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