F-104G "FN-C" 331 Skv of RNoAF

RF-104G, construction number 683C-4027, model 683-04-10, US serial number 61-2627, built by Lockheed
RF-104G MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Norway coded "FN-C" on August 7, 1963; arrived on escort carrier USS "Croatan" at Agag harbor, Bodø, Norway
with 331 squadron on August 10, 1963; it also had a RF-104G camera housing like lots of the early Norwegian Starfighters did; did not wear cameras and soon were removed during 
the first maintenance cycle (or IRAN); 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 Lt Arne Melling 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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