F-104G "FN-X" (serial number 62-12240) of 331 sqn RNoAF from Bodo AB with Sidewinder missiles on the Centerline rails

RF-104G, construction number 683C-4042, model 683-04-10, US serial number 62-12240, built by Lockheed
This Starfighter was delivered to Norway via the USS Fiddler which arrived at Torp harbor on October 26, 1963 with 13 flight hours
coded "FN-X" to 331 squadron; modified to F-104G in August 1963; coded "240" from September 1, 1972
62-12240 was the most seen Norwegian Starfighter in Europe. For example it was seen during squadron exchanges with other nation squadrons
at Twenthe Air Base in October 1965, Gutersloh Air Base in September 1975, Honington Air Base in May 1978 and also at Wildenrath Air Base
in June 1979; it also participated on the static show of open houses at Ramstein Air Force Base (July 1978) and Greenham Common (IAT)
end July 1976.
After phase out in Norway (total flying hours 3.584) the aircraft was transferred to Turkey under MAP regulations (via the USAF).
It was flown over just as other Norwegian MAP aircraft to Sculthorpe, UK where it arrived June 29, 1981.
At Sculthorpe the aircraft received Turkish markings and was flown over to Turkey on July 8, 1981 with a nightstop at Grosseto,
arriving at Murted Air Base July 9, 1981; coded "4-240" 1981 (THK serial number 62-12240) noted; was last noted at Murted Air Base as "4-240",
already withdrawn from use and without engine in June 1983; scrapped.

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