F-104G "632" 331 squadron RNoAF with Sidewinder missiles on the underwing pylons 1972

F-104G, construction number 683C-4032, model 683-04-10, US serial number 61-2632, built by Lockheed
the Starfighter was one of many delivered to Norway via the USS Croatan which arrived at Agag harbor on August 6, 1963
MAP to Norway coded "FN-R" on August 7, 1963 to 331 squadron
it also had a RF-104G camera housing like lots of the early Norwegian Starfighters did and was modified into F-104G standards at
Avio Diepen, Netherlands in 1963, coded "632" from September 1, 1972
632 has been seen a few times outside Norway, for example during a visit at Leeuwarden in July 1971 and Volkel Air Base in October 1974
crashed coded "632" on December 18, 1980 in deep water at Skjaerstadfjorden 24 km E of Bodo AB with 331 squadron
During a ground controlled approach (GCA) to Bodø Airbase, the plane suffered a substantial loss of engine power.
The pilot, Liutnant Roar Strand, realized he would not reach the runway and decided to eject. He landed with minor injuries in Valnesfjorden.
3.275 flight hours, Lockheed C-2 seat, written off.

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