| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 5263 |
| Other Marks: | 80865 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
| C/n (msn): | VE1015 |
| Operator Titles: | Taiwan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 45 TFS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Taitung - ChihhangMap |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RCQS IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 141537 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
A Republic of China Air Force F-5E Tiger II ready for take-off after a Quick Reaction alert bell ringed. The aircraft, equipped with live AIM-9 Sidewinders, was quickly manned in its hardened shelter and taxied to the runway. A final check... and off he goes. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 May 2019, and has since been viewed 4690 times. |