| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | K-3026 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CF-5/CF-116/NF-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair NF-5A |
| C/n (msn): | 3026 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LeeuwardenMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHLW IATA: LWR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 14 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | Joop de Groot |
| Photo ID: | 57290 |
| Photo Comment |
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After the F-104 was withdrawn from use the NF-5 had to take over the quick reaction alert duties until the F-16 became operational. Armed with live Sidewinders suddenly the NF-5 looked like a real fighter. This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 April 2018, and has since been viewed 288 times. |