Aircraft Photo of J-197 | General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon | Netherlands - Air Force | AirHistory.net #423511
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:J-197
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6D-104
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
Unit Markings:312 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Uden - VolkelMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHVK   IATA: UDE   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:22 December 2021
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 423511
Photo Comment

Furnished with a colourful tail "70 years 312 squadron", turing to the runway in a so-called high-key landing. The squadron, named Bonzo, was established in 1951 and has a swing-wing role, giving air support to ground troops as well as air defense. The squadron has reportedly also a more secretive task, its nuclear capable. 312 started to fly with Thunderjets, swapped to Thunderstreak in 1956 and transited to Stargighter in late 1965. On 27 July 1984 the first F-16A arrived for 312sq and these be part of the squadron up to 2024 when the F-35A will make its appearance.

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