683C-4051 (RF-104G)

Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan Air Force)
62-12248 / 5638

dd 1963, 5th TFW (aug63-may77) w/o 02may77

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

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Accident Reports:

1966 (RF-104G)

This year the aircraft was involved in an accident but was only slightly damaged. It could be repaired.

1971 (RF-104G)

This year the aircraft was involved in an accident but was only slightly damaged. It could be repaired.

2 May 1977 (RF-104G)

This day this Starfighter crashed into the sea near KeeLung during a test flight mission. Sadly the pilot Du Bo-Hsian was killed.

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62-12248
Photos of RF-104G 62-12248 "5638" are very rare. Here it is seen on a photo which was released by the Taiwanese Air Force in the sixties. (Photo RoCAF)

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