On 15 June 193,1 Kaje I '33' struck the water Rødmosjøen lake in Leksdale, Norway. The pilot survived the crash, but the observer died. After 75 years at the bottom of the lake, the aircraft was raised and later restored.
This Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16BM (691; 6L-10; code FN-K) of 331 Skv, received a special c/s as the RNorAF celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2019.
Norway was inspired to paint this Fighting Falcon in the colors of a Spitfire it once used.
This Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16BM (691; 6L-10; code FN-K) of 331 Skv, received a special c/s as the RNorAF celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2019.
One of 28 Bird Dogs delivered to the RNoAF, 4953 entered service with the Norwegian Army Field Artillery for observation and FAC-duties in August 1968. The aircraft was modified to O-1G standard in 1976, but the Bird Dog retained the O-1A designation.