F-104G "FN-K", serial number 61-2625 of 331 sqn RNoAF from Bodo AB with Sidewinder missiles on the centerline rails

RF-104G, construction number 683C-4025, model 683-04-10, US serial number 61-2625, built by Lockheed
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
from 27 May till 4 June 1970 the Norwegian Air Force 331 Skv at Bodo AB exchanged with RAF 11 Squadron flying the Lightning F.6, based at RAF Leuchars; 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.

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, they had a RF-104G camera housing, but all were equipped with the M61 Vulcan 20 mm cannon. 
The engine was the J79-GE-11A.

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