| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | J-3089 |
| 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): | L1089 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Patrouille Suisse |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MeiringenMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSMM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 9 October 2007 |
| Photo by: | Joop de Groot |
| Photo ID: | 504553 |
| Photo Comment |
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Although in full Patrouille Suisse colours, it lacks the smoke generator an is therefore primarily used in the agressor and target acquisition role. Here it is seen with the target tow pod on the centerline station. The aircraft was destroyed on 26 May 2021 when it crashed near Melchsee-Frutt, Obwalden (CH). The pilot ejected safely. This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 October 2022, and has since been viewed 118 times. |