| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4867 |
| Military Code: | 67 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5EM Tiger II |
| C/n (msn): | R.1022 |
| Operator Titles: | Brazil - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1°/14°GAv |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Natal - Augusto SeveroMap |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SBNT IATA: NAT Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | CRUZEX 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan Verschuuren |
| Photo ID: | 750485 |
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This is former USAF F-5E 72-1402, which operated from Luke AFB wearing the LA tailcode until 1989 when it was delivered to Brazil. The 50 years old Tiger is still going strong as can be seen here, taking off from Natal AB during exercise Cruzex 2024. This photo is copyright © Jonathan Verschuuren, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 November 2024, and has since been viewed 121 times. |