F-104G "757" 331 squadron of RNoAF (Royal Norwegian Air Force) 1980

F-104G, construction number 683D-6102, model 683-10-19, US serial number 64-17757, built by Canadair
first flight January 19, 1965; to USAF on April 9, 1965; MAP (Military Assistance Program) airlifted to Norway June 23, 1965 coded FN-L to 331 Skv
overhaul by Fokker at Ypenburg in September 1973; "757" returned to USAF July 9, 1981 in Sculthorpe, UK; flown to Turkey with 3.178 flying hours
MAP (Military Assistance Program) on July 15, 1981 to THK; coded "4-757" to Sahin Kita (OCU) at Murted AB 1981; July 1, 1985 coded "9-757" with 192 Filo at Balikesir AB
crashed on August 1, 1985 with 192 Filo near Balikesir AB due to an engine stall; pilot ejected safely.

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