| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 201570 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-17 Cobra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-17 Cobra |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop YF-17A Cobra |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy / Northrop |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FarnboroughMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLF IATA: FAB Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Farnborough International 1976 |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 170024 |
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This was the second and last YF-17 built. It first flew as USAF 72-1570 on 21 Aug 1974 and was transferred to the US Navy in early 1976. It received serial 201570, which it carries in this photo (one of the US Navy's many out-of-sequence serials). The aircraft was in a design competition with the F-16, to which it lost. The design then lead to the development of the F-18. The aircraft is seen here being towed from the static park to the flight line ready for a very sprightly display. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 September 2019, and has since been viewed 368 times. |