F-104G "FN-S" 331 Skv RNoAF meeting the Italian 9 Gruppo RF-104G MM6646 4-16, south of Bodo AB in August 1969

RF-104G construction number 683C-4036, model 683-04-10, US serial number 62-12234, built by Lockheed
MAP to Norway delivered via the escort carrier USS "Croatan" which arrived at Agag harbor on August 6, 1963
It also had a RF-104G camera housing like lots of the early Norwegian Starfighters did. They did not wear cameras and soon were removed during the first maintenance cycle (or IRAN)
coded "FN-S" on August 7, 1963 to 331 squadron, modified to F-104G in August 1963, coded "234" from September 1, 1972
crashed coded "234" into sea near Helligvaer, 17 NM NE of Bode AB on September 10, 1980. Two fighters had been on a mission to identify and photograph unidentified planes west of the Lofoten
On approach to Bodø AB one of the fighters crashed in the sea after a series of abnormal movements. The pilot managed to eject, but was too low for the chute to open. He was killed on the spot.
Lockheed C-2 seat, written off; 3.245 flight hours.

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