683C-4052 (RF-104G)
Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan Air Force)
62-12249 / 5640
dd 1963, 5th TFW (aug63-mar77) w/o 02mar77 Note: This Starfighter was used for tactical recce missions where the Taiwanese Air Force uses 5000 series serials. |
Accident Reports: 1972 (RF-104G) This year the aircraft was involved in an accident but was only slightly damaged. It could be repaired. 2 March 1977 (RF-104G) While landing together with RF-104G "5636" under very bad weather conditions this Starfighter crashed on the North end of the runway of Tao Yuan Air Base. Sadly pilot, and flight leader WAN Hsien Chun Fu was killed just as his collegue pilot inside "5636". |
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A proud pilot at the ladder of his RF-104G 62-12249 "5640". It was taken around 1963 or 1964. |
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