F-104G "FN-R" (12632) 331 Skv RNoAF at Bodo AB in 1964

RF-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 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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