| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 56-791 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60791 |
| Military Code: | FG-791 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104A Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 183-1079 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 83 FIS / 13 Air Task Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Vociferous Viking |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | TaoyuanMap |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RCGM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1958 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 580580 |
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The Starfighter was not very successful in American service but in September 1958, twelve F-104As of the 83rd FIS were sent to Taiwan during the Quemoy Crisis. They had to be flown in disassembled in C-124 Globemasters. 56-791 wore the name Vociferous Viking on the left side of the nose. 56-828 is also seen. Personnel of the 337th FIS took over in December. In March 1959 the F-104s were airlifted back home. 56-828 was supplied to the Taiwanese air force but this was apparently in 1960. Photo from: National Museum of the US Air Force This photo was added on 23 June 2023, and has since been viewed 1265 times. |