683C-4048 (RF-104G)

Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan Air Force)
62-12245 / 5634

dd 1963, 5th TFW (aug63-jul80) w/o 04jul80

Note: This Starfighter was used for tactical recce missions where the Taiwanese Air Force uses 5000 series serials.

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Accident Reports:

4 July 1980 (RF-104G)

Due to an engine flame-out and subsequent hydraulic failure, it crashed into sea, pilot Chao Ji-ping ejected and was picked up by a naval vessel. The aircraft was likely too low to attempt any engine restart.

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62-12245
This photo shows RF-104G "5634" during the early 60s. Interesting to see that the Taiwanese Air Force did not add the fiscal year on the tail-serial.
62-12245
This photo from the Rep. of China Air Force shows RF-104G "5634" with pilot on the platform of Tao Yuan Air Base. It must have been taken around mid 70s when the aircraft flew with the Vietnam camouflage scheme.

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