Aircraft Photo of 116710 | Canadair CF-116A | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #516066
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:116710
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair CF-5/CF-116/NF-5
Aircraft Version:Canadair CF-116A
C/n (msn):1010
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:419 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Portage la Prairie - SouthportMap
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYPG   IATA: YPG   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Portage Air Show 1984
 
Photo Date:8 September 1984
Photo by:Tim Martin
Photo ID: 516066
Photo Comment

Built in 1970 and at this date was with 419 (Moose) Sqn based at CFB Cold Lake. In use as an instructional airframe at CFB Borden in 1995 and displayed in the museum there by 2012. The Portage Air show was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of D-Day. Guests of honor were Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson and Generalleutnant Adolf Galland.

This photo is copyright © Tim Martin, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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